If you have been perusing the grocery (or online) aisles searching for a low-FODMAP protein powder and found it a frustrating experience, you are not alone! With countless sources of protein, added sweeteners, and miscellaneous suspicious ingredients, it is not an...

Planning healthy meals and snacks can be challenging for anyone but even more so when you are following a low FODMAP diet. When it comes to snacks, many of the options available in stores or vending machines may contain high-FODMAP ingredients. Nonetheless, snacks can...

What is FODMAP Stacking FODMAP "stacking" happens when you have too many low-FODMAP servings of food (or green servings in the Monash FODMAP App) in one sitting (a meal or snack). As a result, there is an accumulation of FODMAPs in the gut. For some people, this may...

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. Hence, you may wonder whether, as a vegetarian, you can eat enough and get all the nutrients you need...

Is Chocolate Low FODMAP? 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, you can!”. But with some caution. Many people...

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 you are not sure about which kind to buy and how much you can eat. The issue with bread is...

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. On the other hand, it’s hard to avoid eating out completely. And you shouldn't give up your social life just...

Can I Eat Beans on a Low FODMAP Diet? Beans are notorious for being gassy. If you are following a low FODMAP diet, you might think you should not eat them. But that's not the case! True, your intake of beans, lentils, and chickpeas (also known as legumes) will be...

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...