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…
The low FODMAP Diet - Articles
This page contains all the dietitian written blog posts on our website about the low FODMAP diet.
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
Introduction 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 actively add sweeteners into your food and drinks, they are commonly found in ‘sugar free’ drinks and chewing gum. It is therefore important to get to grips with…
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
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 period, and you may still have to stick to your…
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…
Low FODMAP in Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common condition affecting around 2 million women in the UK (1). In endometriosis, tissues which act like the inside of the womb lining are found growing in places such as the bowel or bladder. Symptoms Symptoms of endometriosis vary in type and severity, including; fatigue discomfort going to the toilet blood in stools…
A low FODMAP Christmas Party
The low FODMAP diet can be difficult to follow at the best of times, never mind during the Christmas period. The idea of throwing a party is likely something that FODMAPers would not have attempted before as low FODMAP Christmas food is hard to come by. However, with these treats and ideas you can soon…
Low FODMAP, Gluten Free & Dairy Free Sticky Ginger Cake
Eaten straight out of the oven – this is the ultimate comfort food and safe alternative for any FODMAPer, individuals with a dairy allergy/intolerance or those with coeliac disease. Ingredients 60g Pure Dairy Free Olive Spread (or alternative dairy free spread) 75g of maple syrup 1 teaspoon of Doves Farm bicarbonate of soda (or alternative gluten…