In this week’s podcast, we discuss the FODMAP diet and all the principles behind it. This diet is usually recommended to people who suffer from IBS and other digestive ailments.
The basic formula for this diet is to eat foods low in carbs that aren’t easily digested by the body. These carbs are specifically called oligosaccharides. These are a problem for some people because they pass through our small intestines mainly intact and reach our large intestine whole, which is home to numerous bacteria that then go on to ferment these carbs and produce various gases that leads to bloating, upset stomach, and diarrhea.
So, which foods should you eliminate if you want to try the FODMAP diet? First, start off with all wheat products. No breads, pastas or rye products. Then, eliminating dairy and fruits is a good option.
Once your symptoms get under control, you can then start reintroducing various foods and gauge your response. If after eating them you get bloating or other IBS symptoms, you know that you need to keep that particular food out of your diet.
To learn more about FODMAP and how you can incorporate it into your current regimen, listen to this week’s podcast.
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