Recipes & Rituals — low FODMAP snacks

If you have IBS, chances are someone has mentioned the Low FODMAP diet. Your GP, a dietitian, a fellow sufferer in an online forum, or a label on a product that proudly declares itself FODMAP certified. But what does it actually mean — and does it work? Here's everything you need to know to get started, written in plain English without the jargon. What Does FODMAP Stand For? FODMAP is an acronym developed by researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. It stands for: F - ermentable O - ligosaccharides (fructans and GOS — found in wheat, onion, garlic, legumes)...

Starting a Low FODMAP diet can feel overwhelming. The list of foods to avoid seems endless, the science is complicated, and working out what you can actually eat — let alone enjoy — takes time and research most people don't have. So we've simplified it. Here are the five most common high FODMAP foods that trigger IBS symptoms, exactly why they cause problems, and the delicious gut friendly swaps that mean you don't have to feel deprived. What Is a High FODMAP Food? FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed...