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The FODMAP Gentle Approach

May 30, 2023 No Comments

The low FODMAP diet* has been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms and improving quality of life of IBS sufferers and in about 70% of cases. However, in some cases, this diet may be contraindicated, which is why the gentle FODMAP approach has been developed.

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Update on the Low FODMAP Diet for IBS

February 2, 2023 No Comments

The low FODMAP diet for IBS was created by researchers at Monash University in Australia in the 2000s. Since that time many scientific studies have been published on this subject. I will examine the current findings in this article.

FODMAP: Top Foods from Each Family

September 26, 2022 No Comments

FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that may be partly responsible for symptoms in people with IBS. These sugars can be poorly digested and thus accumulate in the small intestine. For more information about the low FODMAP diet, please read this article. There are five FODMAP families: fructans, fructose, lactose, polyols, and GOS. Fructans can be classified […]

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IBS: When FODMAP is Not the Solution

July 12, 2022 No Comments

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is defined by the Rome IV criteria, according to which a person may have IBS if they have experienced recurrent abdominal pain at least once a week on average for the past three months, and that pain is associated with at least two of the following conditions: defecation a change in […]

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How to Organize a Low-FODMAP Pantry and Fridge

January 1, 2022 No Comments

When you start to follow the low-FODMAP diet*,  you may feel a little lost because big changes must be made to your diet. So here are some tips and tricks to help you organize your kitchen.

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TOP 10: LOW-FODMAP Snacks

December 6, 2021 No Comments

Whether it’s filling up an empty stomach or replenishing your energy after a workout, a nutritious snack is a big help to get your day going. If you follow a low-FODMAP* diet to reduce your symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is best to be well organized and include these small snacks on your meal […]

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TOP 15 Low-FODMAP Vegetables

November 5, 2021 No Comments

The low-FODMAP diet provides relief to long-time sufferers of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)*. It consists of a phase of temporary elimination of FODMAP carbohydrates, followed by a phase of reintroduction and a phase of long-term maintenance. Since FODMAPs are found in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy and grain products, the person starting this diet may […]

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Detecting FODMAPs in Processed Foods

August 20, 2021 No Comments

When following a low-FODMAP* diet, some foods need to be avoided or should only be consumed in certain quantities. Thanks to our lists of foods to avoid and foods you can eat, or the Monash application, it is easy to identify which individual foods should be avoided, such as honey, wheat pasta, or white beans. Where […]

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FODMAP Diet and Tolerance Tests for New Foods

August 3, 2021 No Comments

If you follow a low FODMAP* diet you certainly know that there is a very specific protocol to follow. Namely, the elimination phase of FODMAPs, then, once the symptoms disappear, the reintroduction tests phase by following a well-established protocol in order to identify the families of FODMAPs that give you symptoms. Finally, there is the maintenance […]

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