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How to follow a low FODMAP diet

Home » How to follow a low FODMAP diet

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A low FODMAP diet might be right for you if…

  • Are seeing a doctor who has recommended a low FODMAP diet for IBS
  • Have been diagnosed with IBS, IBD, SIBO, exercise-induced GI symptoms, or fecal incontinence and want to see if food may be playing a role in your symptoms
  • Deal with constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, gas, and/or bloating
  • Struggle to follow a low FODMAP elimination diet on your own and would like support to make sure you’re doing it correctly
  • Have removed FODMAPs and can’t reintroduce them without symptoms

What are FODMAPs?

FODMAP is an acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols, which are different groups of carbohydrates consumed in most diets.

  • Foods high in FODMAPs aren’t well absorbed in the small intestine, which is why they cause digestive problems.
  • Diarrhea, bloating, gas and constipation are common symptoms of FODMAP intolerance.

Following a low FODMAP diet – what to expect

Imagine that each time you eat a food high in FODMAP content, it goes into your FODMAP bucket. When your bucket overflows, digestive symptoms occur.  

  • Following a low FODMAP diet means keeping your total FODMAP load to a minimum by limiting high FODMAP foods.
  • The diet is divided into two phases to help you stay clear on your results – the elimination and the challenge phases.
FODMAP bucket concept showing which foods contribute to different FODMAP groups

FODMAP Elimination Phase

During this phase, you eliminate high-FODMAP foods.

  • The goal of this phase is to reduce the amount of FODMAPs you put into your bucket to reduce your symptoms. 
  • Depending on your symptom resolution, the elimination phase can last anywhere from 4 weeks to several months.
  • If you don’t limit FODMAPS correctly, and/or if you fail to get portion sizes right in this phase, it’s easy to get discouraged and feel like the diet didn’t work for you…when you just weren’t following the diet correctly! Working with a professional can help you make sure you’re doing the diet right.

FODMAP Challenge Phase

  • When you add FODMAPs back to your diet in the challenge phase, you’re trying to determine how many FODMAPs you can fit into your bucket before it overflows. The ultimate goal of this phase is to get you feeling your best with the least amount of dietary restrictions. 
  • To sort out which FODMAPS are problematic and how many FODMAP foods you can tolerate, it helps to have the guidance of a professional.

What our clients are saying…

Taylor was such a great nutritionist! I’ve been dealing with issues for so long and she’s the first professional who really sat down and listened to my problems and cared about finding a solution. She was always so pleasant to chat with and had so many different treatment plans ready to help me find the best one. I’m feeling better than I’ve felt in two years because of her!

H.D. – FODMAP Diet Plan Program client

More success stories…

Could not speak more highly about my experience here. I’ve recommended Rachel to all my friends and family and we have all seen great results with a variety of different issues. Personally I have seen major improvement in my gut health and I’m so happy that I found Rachel! I’m looking forward to continuing to work on different things and keep improving my health. Everyone at the clinic is extremely helpful and willing to answer any questions/deep dive into any concerns. I am a customer for life!

K.H.

Taylor is truly gifted in reading her clients and listening to their needs. She has given me the resources I need to get back on track with eating in a way that my body responds beautifully to. She is extremely knowledgeable and easily answers all questions. I love that she has given me the tools to help balance my hormones through nutrition, and understands how to get me to my goals in a way that motivates me without me having to count or track anything. Thank you so much Taylor! 🙂

W.B.

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