If you are following the low FODMAP diet then you may be wondering what is FODMAP stacking? FODMAP stacking is something that you must understand fully to avoid making mistakes through the low FODMAP process. This article explains what FODMAP stacking is and how to avoid it so that you can gain control of your…
The low FODMAP Diet - Articles
This page contains all the dietitian written blog posts on our website about the low FODMAP diet.
Low FODMAP Protein Powder
Finding a low FODMAP protein powder can be difficult as it usually contains lactose or plant-based high FODMAP ingredients. This post will explain which types of protein powders are low FODMAP. The post is split into animal protein powder and plant based protein powder, and there are also examples of suitable brands. The low FODMAP…
10 Mistakes You Are Making on The Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet is a process used to find what foods are causing IBS symptoms. The process starts with a diet which is low in FODMAPs (fermentable carbohydrates). It is then followed by a structured reintroduction period to pin-point and diagnose food intolerances. In this article, I will be discussing the top 10 mistakes…
Seitan and Vegan IBS
Seitan is a popular meat substitute for those on a plant based or vegan diet. However, if you are suffering with IBS, you may be wondering whether this food will flare your symptoms due to its relationship with wheat and gluten. In this article, I look at the science to provide advice as to whether…
Which Sweeteners Are Low FODMAP? Dietitian Advice For IBS
Low FODMAP sweeteners are an important consideration for those with digestive problems. Some sweeteners are sugar alcohols or ‘polyols’, a type of FODMAP. Even if you don’t add sweeteners to your food and drinks, they are commonly found in ‘sugar-free’ drinks, chewing gum, desserts, and yogurts. It is important to understand what are considered low…
10 Things To Do Before Starting The Low FODMAP Diet
This article is for those of you who are about to start the low FODMAP diet and need some guidance before you get started. First things first don’t start it straight away. This may sound like a strange suggestion as you will probably feel quite motivated to make the changes in order to see an…
The IBS Diet – Dietitian Advice
It is no surprise then that I frequently get asked about the best ‘IBS diet’ to go on as Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often triggered by food. But, as with many things in gut health, there is no such thing as an ‘IBS Diet.’ Instead, there are many different parts to a diet which…
A Low FODMAP Christmas Dinner
Updated June 2022 by Serena Bansal Registered Dietitian BSc Hons Christmas is around the corner, it can be a busy time with lots of food and along with this can come stress, especially for IBS sufferers. Even though it’s Christmas we can’t ignore the fact that IBS symptoms are likely to be worse in this…
Does Coffee Trigger IBS?
As a coffee lover and an IBS sufferer, you will be pleased to know that the coffee FODMAP content is none. This means that coffee is safe to have on the low FODMAP diet. Although coffee is FODMAP free, some of the added ingredients we use to make various coffee drinks are high FODMAP. Coffee…
Reintroducing FODMAPs
The reintroduction phase of the low FODMAP diet is arguably the most important part of the low FODMAP process. Done correctly, when you reintroduce FODMAPs, you will start to get some answers around your Irritable Bowel Syndrome dietary triggers. Why Do We Need To Reintroduce FODMAPs? While the avoidance of FODMAPs can help reduce gas…
