Can You Go Low FODMAP If You Are A Vegetarian? A low FODMAP diet restricts the intake of foods that are staples for vegetarians, such as certain grains, legumes, lactose-containing dairy, vegetables, and fruits. You may wonder whether, as a vegetarian, you can eat...
What You Need to Know About Chocolate and the Low FODMAP Diet One of the most common questions I get from my clients when they are just starting a low FODMAP diet is: “Can I have chocolate?” I don’t need to tell you how relieved they are to hear me say: “Yes!” Many...
Is Sourdough Bread Low FODMAP? If you are starting a low FODMAP diet and are confused about bread, you are not alone! You may have heard that sourdough bread is low FODMAP, but are uncertain about which kind to buy and how much you can eat. The issue with bread is...
6 Tips for Eating Out on a Low FODMAP Diet Preparing all your meals at home would be ideal while following a low FODMAP diet. This way, you have more control over what and how much you are eating. Still, it’s hard to avoid eating out completely. Whether you have a...
Can I Eat Beans on a Low FODMAP Diet? Beans are notorious for being gassy and, if you are following a low FODMAP diet, you might be thinking you should not eat them. But that's not the case! True, your intake of beans, lentils, and chickpeas (also known as legumes)...
Here is a quote I read in the window of an Italian chocolate shop: Nine out of ten people like chocolate. The tenth is lying. Anonymous If you are one of the nine (or then tenth!) you may be asking: Can I have Chocolate on the Low FODMAP diet? The answer is...Yes! But...
Low FODMAP Finds for the Fall: Pumpkin and More at Trader Joe's Are you a Fall lover? I have to say, it’s my favorite season. Those crisp, sunny mornings, the leaves changing color, and…of course the flavors of the Fall: everything pumpkin and pumpkin spice (spoiler:...
Low FODMAP Label Reading There are so many products on supermarket shelves, and so many claims on packages (organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and more)! With long lists of ingredients, label reading and grocery shopping can be overwhelming when you are following a low...
Resistant Starch and IBS You may have come across the term “resistant starch” and have a general idea that it is a good thing to include it in your diet; but, if you have IBS, you may wonder whether it may be a good thing to include in your diet. Let's dig deeper into...