FODMAP What is it?

What is FODMAP? FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, these are sugars that the small intestine has a difficult time absorbing. Sometimes people will have digestive issues after eating certain foods. These issues can be diagnosed by a doctor as irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) and/or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

The idea behind all elimination diets (autoimmune protocol, low-FODMAP, etc.) is to clean your body of the most inflammatory and problematic foods. This allows your body to calm and reset. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine up to 86% of people with digestive issues had some symptom relief with a low-FODMAP diet.

Using your intuitive wisdom you will add back foods after a time and see how you react. If your body reacts then it is wise to either eliminate that food all together or eliminate it for a few more weeks. Giving your body time allows it to regroup and maybe next time you attempt the food you won't react.

Eating foods that are low-FODMAP and avoiding foods that are considered high-FODMAP is a wonderful way to calm your system down. When should you try a low-FODMAP diet?

If you have been diagnosed by a doctor with IBS or SIBO.

If you have digestive issues after eating: cramping, diarrhea, constipation, or bloating.

Most elimination diets work best if you follow the diet for at least 30 days, 90 days is better. Then slowly reintroduce foods.

Foods to INCLUDE:

Foods to AVOID:

I am not a doctor and my recommendations are for general educational purposes only. I am not treating or diagnosing any illness.