DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FODMAP?

It’s an abbreviation of different types of fermentables and sugars, which for people with sensitivity and not least IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) causes problems in the small intestine.

I always suggest to look at the 4 most common ‘sinners’ first and check if even a week without can help your discomfort such as bloating.

Garlic, onion, lactose rich foods like ice cream and milk and any wheat based products.

This link has a great many more details on what is high and low in FODMAP in the different groups.

https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/high-and-low-fodmap-foods/#:~:text=Low%20FODMAP%20choices%20include%20plain,may%20include%20high%20FODMAP%20ingredients.

It is not a journey to be undertaken lightly or just for fun. It’s a 6 weeks elimination diet and a controlled slow re-introduction of each group to find out where your specific problem lies. We are all different and what works for you might not work for me.

A Dietitian specialized in FODMAP can be really helpful on this journey and you should always speak with your doctor anyway. If you are interested, there are also a couple of books, which can help you:

Sue Shepards work is extensive, legendary and very well explained.

The low -fodmap diet for beginners by Mollie Tunitsky was the one I started with.

Moving from Mollie Tunitsky’s book on to the complete FODMAP diet cook book (see pictures here) helped me, but you do you.

Correct way to get better is a full program, so you can give your gut some time to heal.

My husband has been recommend to try by his dietist, which is why it is time to re-find my notes and research.

A diet low in FODMAP be our November.