Many healthcare providers now routinely recommend the low-FODMAPdiet for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
This step will be beneficial as you work through the various phases of the diet.
A food diary doesn’t have to be anything fancy.
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Luckily, the success of the diet has spurred the development of available resources.
Thelow-FODMAP smartphone appfrom the researchers at Monash University is a must-have.
It can also be helpful to purchase some low-FODMAP cookbooks and frequently visit sites that havelow-FODMAP recipes.
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Plenty of delicious, nutritious things.
you’ve got the option to eat anything you want as long as it is low in FODMAPs.
Your dietary professional can help you to figure out what foods to add.
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Plan to test each food for three days before adding the next.
Start with small amounts of food to avoid causing severe symptoms.
Many foods that are high in FODMAPs are also foods that can be very good for your health.
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There are some concerns that FODMAP restriction can negatively impact yourgut flora.
Yes, broccoli is a low FODMAP vegetable and can be eaten on a low FODMAP diet.
While tofu is made from soybeans, FODMAPs are naturally removed during production along with excess water.
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Stick to firm and extra firm varieties.
Softer tofu varieties may still contain fructans and should be avoided.
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