Low-FODMAP Diet: A Guide for Digestive Health

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Low-FODMAP Diet: A Guide for Digestive Health

The Low-FODMAP diet is designed to help people with digestive issues—especially irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—identify and avoid foods that trigger discomfort such as gas, bloating, and stomach pain. “FODMAPs are types of carbohydrates that some people have trouble digesting, and reducing them in the diet can help relieve digestive issues and support gut health.

What Are FODMAPs?

FODMAP stands for:

  • Fermentable
  • Oligosaccharides (e.g., wheat, rye, onions, garlic)
  • Disaccharides (e.g., lactose in milk, cheese)
  • Monosaccharides (e.g., excess fructose in apples, honey)
  • And
  • Polyols like sorbitol and mannitol are types of sugar alcohols found naturally in various fruits and vegetables.
  • These substances are common in daily foods and may ferment in the digestive system, leading to discomfort for those with sensitivities.

How the Low-FODMAP Diet Works

  • The diet has three phases:
  • Elimination
  • Avoid high-FODMAP foods completely for a period of 2 to 6 weeks.
  • Reintroduction
  • Slowly reintroduce one category of FODMAPs at a time to identify which ones trigger your symptoms.
  • Personalization
  • Create a long-term eating plan based on what you tolerate best.

Foods to Eat (Low-FODMAP)

  • 🥩 Lean meats and fish
  • 🍳 Eggs 
  • 🥬 Spinach, zucchini, carrots
  • 🍌 Bananas, strawberries, oranges
  • 🍚 Rice, oats, quinoa
  • 🧈 Lactose-free dairy and plant milks (almond, oat)
  • 🌿 Herbs, spices, olive oi
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Foods to Avoid (High-FODMAP)

❌ Garlic, onions, leeks

❌ Wheat, rye, barley

❌ Milk, soft cheeses, yogurt

❌ Apples, pears, watermelon

❌ Lentils, chickpeas, black beans

❌ Sweeteners like sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol

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Benefits of the Low-FODMAP Diet

  • Reduced gas, bloating, and cramping
  • Improved bowel habits (less diarrhea/constipation)
  • Better overall digestion
  • Helps manage IBS and SIBO symptoms
  • Aids in identifying personal food intolerances

Who Should Try It? The Low-FODMAP diet is recommended for people with IBS, chronic bloating, or unexplained digestive distress. It’s best followed under the guidance of a healthcare provider or dietitian to ensure nutritional balance and accurate food reintroduction.

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