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Maybe I’m just dairy intolerant? If only it were so simple… let’s have a quick look at what the deal is with dairy. Let’s start with the basics: what is it about dairy that can irritate your bowels? Milk is made up of many components, each of which interacts with our bodies differently. These are casein (the…
http://www.ibsdiets.org/fodmap-diet/fodmap-food-list/ Although everyone has their go-to food chart, sometimes you come across an ingredient that is just that little bit different and didn’t make it on your list. Here’s another good chart to supplement whichever one you choose to use.
http://www.ibsdiets.org/fodmap-diet/fodmap-food-list/ This site has a lot of great information about IBS, including this relatively thorough FODMAP food list. It’s nicely split out into high/low and food groups, which makes for quick browsing if you print it out and stick it on the fridge.
http://fodmapfriendly.com/ The website for the FODMAP Friendly certification program not only has some great information about FODMAPs in general, you can also learn about the exciting program itself. FODMAP Friendly certification, is the only registered certification trademark worldwide certifying FODMAP levels in food products that have been laboratory tested to be low in FODMAPs. It’s designed…
Living FODMAP is hard-going – especially if you have a bit of a sweet tooth – because one small discrepancy can cause you a world of unpleasantness. We’ve found that it all becomes that little bit easier if you can find a handful of little guilty pleasures that, although they taste like they’re bad for…
You CAN have cheese on a FODMAP diet At the beginning of my FODMAP journey, one of the biggest downers was that cheese would be a no-no. Milk contains lactose, which falls into the D (Disaccharides) of FODMAP, and cheese is made of milk – game over. And then, I watched a documentary about a…
http://www.healthyfood.co.nz/articles/2011/november/food-fodmaps-and-ibs-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoid These guys are generally good when it comes to healthy eating, and when it comes to IBS and FODMAP diets, they won’t let you down. The above link is for a sort of “overview” page with some solid, thorough, facts explaining the what and why of FODMAP. You can also link off from this…
Anyone living with IBS will know the intense fear of being caught without bathroom access… and the dire consequences. Likewise, the quality and availability of toilets wherever you go will be far more important to you than to most. For various reasons (eg not just related to having irritable bowels!), various people have put together…
http://fodmapfamily.weebly.com/ Funny how easy it can be to find friends in the FODMAP space! One of ours has their own website full of family-friendly, low-FODMAP recipes. It can be a huge challenge finding food that doesn’t upset your tummy, but also isn’t bland or boring. This site has a great range of meal ideas for…
https://www.theurbanlist.com/auckland/a-list/where-to-eat-if-youre-gluten-free Gluten free foods can be a good doorway into the FODMAP diet. In fact, people we’ve talked to with IBS cite gluten as one of their key triggers. If you’re in Auckland, like eating out, but feel that your IBS and/or FODMAP diet are holding you back, this list might just get you back…