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Archives: FAQs
► For reintroduction tests, should I eat cooked or raw food?
Unless it is specified otherwise, the quantities are given for raw foods. If for your reintroduction tests you want to cook the food (ex. when testing onions), weigh them raw and then you can cook them.
► When do I need to do the reintroduction tests? Between meals, with meals?
Eat the test food at the time of the day that suits you best, in order to monitor and manage your symptoms. This may be during your meals or in between your meals (N.B. all meals must be low FODMAP during the reintroduction). Make sure to wait 24 h in between tests of the same […]
► How to store garlic-infused oil?
Our Garlic-Infused Oil recipe will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. To store it longer, you can put the oil in ice cube trays and freeze it.
► How do you interpret the quantities of ingredients in your recipes? Are inedible parts included?
Unless otherwise specified, the quantities in our recipes are written as ingredients in the state at which you buy them. For example, when we write that a banana weighs 150 g, we take into account the weight of the skin because you’ll be buying the banana with its skin. Once the skin is removed, the […]
► Is there a risk of deficiencies if you follow a low-FODMAP diet in the long term?
A low-FODMAP diet excludes several foods, so it is normal to question the potential impact of nutritional deficiencies. During the FODMAPs elimination phase, which is only followed for a short period of time (3 to 6 weeks), you’ll need to make sure to eat as varied as possible. If you follow our meal plans , […]
► Is it possible to follow a ketogenic diet which is also low in FODMAPs?
The ketogenic diet is very low in carbohydrates. Grain products, legumes and the majority of fruits and vegetables are therefore excluded. As a result, the total load of fermentable carbohydrates (FODMAPs) consumed is reduced. However, some foods which are very high in FODMAPs continue to be consumed such as cauliflower, avocado, garlic, onion and dairy […]
► I am vegetarian/vegan, can I follow a low-FODMAP diet?
Of course! Adopting a vegan/vegetarian diet that is low in FODMAPs can be difficult because most staple foods in vegan and vegetarian diets are high in FODMAPs. However, with proper planning it is quite possible, especially if you follow the SOSCuisine specialised meal plans . In order to make sure you meet all of your […]
► Is pea protein low in FODMAPs?
Monash did not test pea protein or pea protein isolates specifically, but did test some products that contain them and categorised them as being low in FODMAPs in certain portions. This means that a certain amount of pea protein is low in FODMAPs, but it is not known which amount. For this reason, it is […]
► Are alternatives to meat (meat-less) good options?
These products are often made from textured soy protein (TVP) which is high in fructans and GOS. In addition, these fake meats often contain garlic and onions. Therefore, they need to be avoided. To know more about TVP, please read here
► Can I eat foods that contain spices, artificial and/or natural flavors?
The answer to this question is complex. We invite you to read the article Spices, Flavours and a Low-FODMAP Diet
► Can I drink kombucha?
Notwithstanding its health benefits , kombucha is high in fructans for a 250 ml serving. On the other hand, a 180 ml serving is considered low. So, if you want to drink it, prioritize the smaller quantities and pay attention to the list of ingredients and anything that is being added to it.
► Why are some soy beverages low in FODMAPs but not others?
It is necessary to differentiate between beverages made from soy beans, high in FODMAPs, and those made from soy protein, low in FODMAPs. The vast majority of soy beverages and all organic beverages are made from soybeans and therefore need to be avoided. To know more about the FODMAP content of soy products please read […]
