Low FODMAP Diet

As the name would suggest, a low-FODMAP diet aims to reduce the portion of FODMAPs you consume. This helps relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO). Meanwhile, it shows you the benefits of eating foods that your body can properly digest.

The first steps for starting a low-FODMAP diet remove any high-FODMAP foods from your diet and substitute those with low- or no-FODMAP alternates. Naturally, this raises a common set of questions: 

• What foods are low FODMAP?
• What are the high-FODMAP foods I should avoid? 
• Are all high-FODMAP foods bad for me?

Borrowing from my own low-FODMAP diet experience and the resources that have helped me through my journey, this guide discusses the foods you can and cannot eat while practicing a low-FODMAP diet. I’ll also share other considerations for how to stay on a low-FODMAP diet successfully.

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Nearly one in every ten people lives with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS manifests itself in symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and other digestive issues whenever they eat triggering foods.

The problem is that people rarely know the exact food or ingredient that is causing their IBS symptoms. Further, IBS symptoms can arise at any stage of life. This has spawned a variety of diets, such as gluten-free and paleo diets, aimed at least in part at controlling potential causes of these IBS symptoms.

One diet that has gained traction this past decade is the low-FODMAP diet, which has been found to provide relief for nearly 86% of people with IBS. I’ve been following a low-FODMAP diet since 2016, and have found significant relief for my symptoms and a greater sense of peace knowing that I can more confidently find foods that work with my body. 

There is a lot of confusion around a low-FODMAP diet, so I want to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about FODMAPs. Leave a comment if there are any other questions you’d like answered and I’ll continue adding to this post. 

If you’re already versed in the basics of FODMAPs, you may want to skip ahead and explore whether a low-FODMAP diet is right for you. I’ve written a post specifically on how to get started on a low FODMAP diet. Then, read on for which foods you can eat on the low-FODMAP diet. 

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A low-FODMAP diet is proven to relieve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). However, the diet requires a disciplined approach to get started on the right foot.

In this guide, I answer some of the most common questions about starting a low-FODMAP diet. I also share the resources that have helped me through my own low-FODMAP journey. This guide will strengthen your understanding of FODMAPs and explain the three steps of a low-FODMAP diet. As with anything related to your health, you should consult a healthcare professional or dietician before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

If this is your first time reading about FODMAPs or you are still confused about the low-FODMAP diet and its relation to a paleo or gluten-free diet, I recommend reading these FODMAP FAQs first. 

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