If you’re looking to cut back on sugar, you might have seen sweeteners containing monk fruit – but is monk fruit low FODMAP? This article takes a detailed look at monk fruit, monk fruit juice and monk fruit sweeteners. It will also explore how monk fruit fits in with a low FODMAP diet. What is…
Are Raisins Low FODMAP? Covering all forms of raisins
Raisins are an easy store cupboard snack to reach for. You can make up a large part of cereals, mueslis and snack bars. Dried fruit like raisins can contain FODMAPs though, which may worsen symptoms in some people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This article outlines whether you can eat them on the restriction phase…
Vitamins for IBS – which ones are needed + when to avoid
Several vitamins and minerals have been linked to improvements in general gut health and in IBS symptoms (1). This article looks at the role of vitamins for IBS management – and to what extent taking a supplement might help. Which vitamin deficiencies causes IBS? IBS is a complex, multifactorial gastrointestinal disorder and as yet, there…
Imodium for IBS? (dose, times, safety, how to take it)
You might be asking yourself, can I take Imodium for IBS? Having disruptive bowel symptoms in IBS is common. Imodium can be a useful medication to relieve your diarrhea caused by IBS. However, IBS is very individual. This post will answer some of the questions you might have about taking Imodium for IBS. This post…
Low FODMAP cheese and high FODMAP cheese guide
You might be wondering if there is such a thing as low FODMAP cheese? Many people think that they need to avoid cheese altogether on a low FODMAP diet, but this simply isn’t the case. In this article, we will discuss which cheeses are FODMAP friendly and how cheese can fit into your low FODMAP…
