If you are on the low FODMAP diet, you will find soy confusing. You will be thinking that soya milk is lactose free but then confused because some people say to avoid it. You may also be thinking that you need to find gluten free Soya sauce, but this is not the case. Having this…
The low FODMAP Diet - Articles
This page contains all the dietitian written blog posts on our website about the low FODMAP diet.
What Are The Best Teas For IBS
‘Which teas are safe for IBS?’ This is a question you may want to be asking your dietitian. You know that staying hydrated is important for your IBS control. But, you may feel frustrated in having to drink just water – it is bland and fairly boring. This conundrum may leave you a little frustrated…
What is FODMAP Stacking?
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…
Low FODMAP Protein Powder
Finding a low FODMAP protein powder can be difficult as they usually contain lactose or plant-based high FODMAP ingredients. Protein powders can be an easy boost for increasing your protein intake but there are so many different types and flavours to choose from! Protein powder is not an essential part of your diet, as you…
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 βpolyolsβ, a type of FODMAP. Even if you donβt add sweeteners into your food and drinks, they are commonly found in βsugar freeβ drinks, chewing gum, desserts and yogurts. It is important to understand what are considered…
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 donβt 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 itβs Christmas we canβt ignore the fact that IBS symptoms are likely to be worse in this…