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These days, Keto and Paleo are dominating the dietary world.
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For some people, alow-FODMAP may help you find digestive relief.
Before we dive in, let’s start with what FODMAPs are.
What Are FODMAPs?
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Why Might Some People Want to Avoid FODMAPS?
Why does it matter that these compounds may be poorly absorbed?
“This fermentation process produces gas, whichcauses bloatingand pain.
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How Can a Low-FODMAP Diet Help?
If that food is found to be problematic, then it should be eliminated long term.”
They’ll be able to assist you in making the healthiest choices for your body and needs.
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Additionally, be aware that you may need to work a little harder toconsume enough fiber per day.
Finally, Samuels stresses that it’s important to be patient while undertaking this diet.
So be open to a little trial and error in the pursuit of better health.
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This is just one more reason to consult a medical professional while undertaking the diet.
And it also speaks to the importance of listening to your body.
This list was compiled with input from Dempsey, Honaker, Samuels, andMonash University.
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We’ve made it easy with the lists below.
Other high-FODMAP fruits are high in polyols (sugar alchohols), such as sorbitol.
But not all fruits have high levels of FODMAPs.
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And according to Honaker, anything made with any of these ingredients qualifies as high-FODMAP.
(Just ask the nearest person with celiac!)
But that doesn’t mean you’ll have to sacrifice your sweet tooth to go on a low-FODMAP diet.
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A number of natural sweets and sweeteners are a-okay on the FODMAP scale.
Swap in any of the low-FODMAP nuts and seeds instead.
And when in doubt, you’re free to always play it safe with good old H2O!
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