IBS Diet, low FODMAP Diet and Nutrition

Fody Foods recently posted an IBS-Friendly grocery list which was developed by Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN You can download a PDF version here GroceryList.pdf

We've made it easier to download or print our FODMAP Dietitians Directory. Check it out here: https://ibspatient.org/fodmapdietitians Look for this symbol on a Dietitians website to see if they have been certified to be included in our directory.

Carrots are listed as a food that you can enjoy. However, on the Monash app Only raw carrots seem to be allowed. I’m confused what cooked vegetables (carrots) can I enjoy during my first stage of trying this diet?

I know how difficult it is to find delicious recipes while on a boring FODMAP diet, so I put together a huge document of all the best recipes (gluten free, vegan, low saturated fats, breakfast/dinner/snacks) and best practices for you guys to enjoy! If you'd like a copy of the doc, please msg me in this community and I'll share it with you. Have a lovely day!

The FOD MAP advises us to avoid my favorite snack—-apples.And I have determined that they are one of my triggers. But, I have recently been told that not all apples have to be shunned. Is there any varieties that I could try without tearing my guts out?

In step 1 of the FODMAP diet it is important to remember that it's not about saying NO to FODMAPs altogether 🚫 There is no black-and-white list of foods to include versus foods to avoid for the FODMAP diet, the importance lies in the serving size! This is why the Monash FODMAP app traffic light system helps keep FODMAP intake low without having to completely cut out food groups 🚥 A crucial element of IBS and FODMAPs is it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation! The key lies in the degrees of individual tolerance levels 🔑 🍽️ The FODMAP diet involves exploring which FODMAPs trigger discomfort for you and finding a long-term balance that keeps your gut happy. It's not about dep…

Hey everyone, I’ve had IBS for years, and like a lot of you, I’ve gone through the endless cycle of elimination diets, food diaries, and feeling like I’m playing detective with my own body. A few things I’ve learned along the way that might help: Don’t overhaul everything at once. Tracking every single thing you eat can get overwhelming fast. I’ve found it’s better to focus on one or two symptoms and a few foods you’re unsure about, rather than trying to log everything perfectly. Patterns matter more than single meals. IBS triggers aren’t always immediate. Sometimes something you eat today shows up tomorrow or only after a few days of stress or poor sleep. Looking at week…

I have returned now from the FOOD: The Main Course conference. The one comment that stuck with me was a doctor saying that he believes everyone has constipation unless proven otherwise. He said this because a lot of people who believe they have diarrhea are actually having overflow diarrhea while the underlying issue is constipation. The constipation can be so stuck that liquidy stool can go around it and it appears like it is diarrhea. He had me convinced. Intestinal ultrasound is now being used to look at fecal load versus using an x-ray, meaning it is looking at how much stool do you have in your colon. This contributes to constipation and perhaps overflow diarrhea. …

10+ years of misery. 80+ lbs lost in 6 months. Bloating, diarrhea, no fat absorption, vision going, crushing anxiety. Doctors gave me Xanax, Zoloft, colesevelam, “low fat diet,” and zero answers. Two weeks ago I found the one thing that finally worked: castor oil therapy. Since then: Off colesevelam completely No diarrhea Eating dairy, red meat, and fat without symptoms Anxiety gone Eyesight improving I just ate biscuits smothered in milk gravy (a personal favorite) with zero reaction. If you’ve had your gallbladder out… if you're scared to eat… if you're exhausted and feel like you're losing your mind—you’re not cr…

I recently seem to have developed IBS due to a stress response. Garlic, onion, broccoli and cauliflower are definite culprits, however I am still trying to figure out what else is causing it. I am vegetarian and am really struggling to come up with high protein meal ideas. I'd really appreciate some help with some high protein, high volume, vegetarian, low fodmap meal ideas between 350-600 calories.

The meal and symptom tracking apps that I've used have just a little bit too much friction, and as much as I might be motivated to use them for a while, eventually I stop. And it's hard if you're out at a restaurant with friends, or generally "on the go" to stop and pull up the app to type everything in. I've had an idea for a while to track symptoms via SMS/Whatsapp, which to me is just significantly more sustainable than having to install an app. I wanted to see what others think.. does this sound useful? I'm thinking you'd send something like "Ate an apple" - this gets translated to a meal: "an apple". Or you'd send "Feel stomach pain 2, blo…

Hello everyone, I've been managing IBS symptoms and discovered that certain foods high in saponins—natural compounds found in various plants—can exacerbate my symptoms. Foods like legumes, nightshades (e.g., tomatoes, potatoes), oats, and quinoa are rich in saponins. Eliminating these foods has significantly improved my condition. If you've tried other dietary adjustments without success, it might be worth exploring saponin sensitivity. Has anyone else looked into this or found similar relief? Monroe

Can anyone recommend egg white protein powder versus rice protein powder for smoothies? I am low FODMAP and need to add protein to my smoothies beyond peanut butter and non dairy milk. I can’t do whey it pea protein. Has anyone tried one of the two? Any that are less gritty?

Even on days when I'm too nauseous w intestinal pain to eat, I still have explosive sudden Diarrhea! When I do eat it make no dif WHAT I eat. One day I can eat habmburger w NO diarrhea; next day the same will end in Diarrhea. I believe My IBS-D is UNRELATED to food; ONLY to STRESS! !!

Honey generally is high FODMAP so this might not be for everyone. But I have found that eating Manuka honey is making some difference and helping me manage my symptoms. I decided to not worry about the FODMAPs and try it anyway. I bought a genuine medical grade New Zealand raw Manuka 400+ and take a teaspoonful 2 or 3 times a day. It's expensive but I have found a lot of benefit, and that rather surprised me but it does continue. My gut is not anywhere near as upset, and bm's are far more normal. The lower belly distension I was getting has died down and only rarely returns for a day or two. Still get wind first thing in the morning! but not at all painf…

Hello, I have not had lactose for over a year but now I am finally free of any food/fodmap restrictions and my PI-IBS is under control (thank you somatic work). Lactose remains my only barrier and I’m sure I’ve developed intolerance during that time. Seeking advice from anyone who has successfully re-lactosed themselves - how long did it take (months to years) and did it ever get back to a point of complete tolerance. For context I could quite happily down a pint of milk before I got sick. many thanks - recovery is possible, hang in there folks

greetings, I've been eating sauerkraut w/ meals for the past week. It seems to have a lot of probiotics in it. It does seem to be helping w/ elimination. The only problem is, it causes a lot of flatulence. Has anyone in the group tried using fermented foods to improve digestion. Thanks for your feedback! Saphire

Friends... I am.new to this so forgive me should i ask an obvious question here. But when a fruit or veg is low fodmap, how do we easilly keep track of stacking? So.we dont over do it on fructose for instance... Is there an average amount of these combinations we can have, or a link to some information. Ive got the university app but it doesnt break it down, it just says several are ok... but the more i can have the better lol (im already thin you see!) Thankyou friends

Hi everyone! Many of us face the dilemma of choosing the right meal when dining out. Figuring out the meal that will best benefit your health, without burdening your condition can be way too overwhelming. With the purpose of making the choice simpler and easier, my team and I have created a new app that uses advanced AI technology to provide personalized food recommendations in restaurants or when ordering food online. It analyzes menus in real-time and suggests the best fitted dish based on your individual dietary preferences, health conditions, and mood. Our app is still in its early stages and is currently available on Apple Store (iOS). We woul…

I found a Monash approved dietitian because I really needed some help with my IBS (GI doctor doesn't have much to offer except a course of Xifaxam) . I agreed to do the food sensitivity blood test and stool testing at a cost of $1,000 because I was feeling desperate to get some relief from IBS-D. I missed something because I thought this was in conjunction with Monash Low FODMAPS, to refine what I can eat. Instead it was for the LEAP program that is based on the results of the blood test. Some of it doesn't match my real life experience. After today's session reviewing the stool test results, she gave me a treatment plan of supplements that I have never heard of tha…

I started the low fodmap diet about two weeks ago. I’m currently having major headaches almost daily and symptoms of eating fodmaps, like cramps, bloating and fatigue, without eating almost any triggering foods. Is it true that you go through a detox phase starting this diet? If so, how long does it last? Thank you!

Hi folks! I suffered from IBS for no less than 10 years, but finally got it fixed earlier this year (6 month symptom free and counting ) I tried the low FODMAP diet but sometimes you eat out and you skip it... So one thing that helped me a lot was keeping a food journal as well as symptoms journal, to find correlations. I used fitbit myself, although I hear others use Myfitnesspal too. Keeping track of all was a big pain though, so I ended up hiring with some friends a nutritionist that we'd pay so that we coudl text them pictures or texts of what we ate, and they'd annotate all for us so we never miss a meal. This worked super well, so I am now making an …

For members on the FODMAP diet, do you avoid all wheat products? It's hard to eliminate wheat completely, but I'm trying to shift to less bread and more potatoes and other root vegetables. Has anyone noticed improvement on this diet? I'm going to try it again. Thanks for your reply!

Greetings, For those who have problems with IBS-D, I was wondering how do you prepare the day before you are going to take a trip? To avoid getting diarrhea on the way to wherever I'm going if I'm with a group on a bus, I was thinking of eating a moderate amount of fiber the day before. Then the morning of the trip, get up early, take psyllium whole husk so I can go to the bathroom before leaving the house. Then I could eat say, 2 pieces of dry toast, an orange and a boiled egg. That way I should be ok for say a 2 hour bus trip. Just wondering how others handle this type of situation. Thanks in advance for your comments!

I have diarrhea-like stool and I'm not managing to eat much foods at all - can anyone send a list of meals and foods that work well for IBS? or is this very personal?