FODMAP List

[terre]

My new GI doc told me a FODMAP restrictive diet might help.

I've been researching it a little and was disappointed to read that broccoli and cauliflower were on the "high" FODMAP and to avoid....maybe I'm okay and they are just talking about raw.

Then to read that they suggest "lactose free", but nothing about avoiding casein. The list has some hard and soft cheese as "low" FODMAP.

Also, they list honey as "high" and some sites list molasses "high" and other sites "low". They also list garlic (not oil infused garlic) as a no-no.

It seems salads are okay on the FODMAP diet.

Does anyone follow this diet? I would be interested to hear how effective it has been.....I"m just reading about it at this point.

The low FODMAP diet is not a gluten free diet–FODMAPs are carbohydrates and gluten is a protein. But you will see an overlap in the foods that are not allowed==as wheat, barley and rye are all sources of FODMAPs as well as gluten.

Thanks,
Terre

PS: I just read on another list that broccoli is okay but to limit to 1/2 cup. Confusing!

[twirlitgirl]

Hi Terre,
I have not tried Fodmap, but I don't follow any one particular diet , I do what works for me and we are all different and alike in some ways
Usually I pick and choose things from both paleo and autoimmune paleo,kind of, I keep it very simple with many guidelines I have found
here, sticking to what majority of most members on here have noticed doesn't work for them, and have resolved myself to eating this way and being happy , so the trade-off for not eating a huge amount
and variety of foods really can't compare in comparison to feeling great once again. I have found a certain amount of peace with myself and what I need to do each day, of course I have had slip-ups and flares, if I lived in a bubble and stayed in my own house all the time , I wouldn't be living so I
do the best I can with the knowledge shared here, it is really incredible how much it has changed my life.
I hope you find peace with this disease someday and realize no amount of food is worth a second on your lips if you will be sick in the middle of the night or for a few days. My family are so supportive of the new me,
I am so much happier than the old one, let me tell you that in and of itself is a real gift to them. It is hard, but you can do it. Life is a gift to be treasured no matter what you face each morning you wake up, you are alive and that is to be celebrated. This is just my opinion and in no way is it meant to offend anyone, if anyone finds offence to this, I apologize in advance.

[Gabes-Apg]

Terre

each person is different, and over time our digestion can change so a food that causes issues 2 years ago might be ok now, and the reverse is true, a safe ingredient now may not settle as well in 2 years time..

listen to your body
use things like Fodmap or AI Paleo as a bit of a guideline for ingredients and meal ideas, keep in mind that MC is not the same as other IBD's,

[terre]

Thank you both for replying and I agree with you.

I was just checking out fodmap at doc's recommendation and in doing so, I saw that I have been eating some of the "high" fodmap foods. That's why I was wondering what others' experience has been.

I'll just continue to do the best I can.

Thanks,
Terre

[Adelaide]

Hi Terre

I would love just to be on the FODMAP diet because I don't find that a hard diet. I have the Monash University low fodmap app. on my phone and I do still refer to it now and again. At first when I was diagnosed with IBS I followed the FODMAP diet but it didn't improve things for me.

Since being diagnosed with MC and being on this site I now realise that on the FODMAP diet I was still eating foods that my body was having an immune response to as the FODMAP diet still allows some gluten (it says you can still eat sourdough, spelt and limited bread with gluten) and some diary (it only cuts out lactose).

I am finding that I can't have any gluten or dairy. I also found that if I ate raw salads (okay on FODMAP) I was experiencing cramping. However the FODMAP diet can still be a very useful tool especially if experiencing bloating.

So I believe the FODMAP diet can be a good reference tool as can highlight food that may be problem to you but I found with MC it certainly didn't solve all my problems.

[terre]

Linda, you hit the nail on the head! That is the conclusion I have come to.....it will be useful, but not restrictive enough.

The quote I posted at the beginning pretty much sums it up (as far as gluten), I would just need to apply that to DF, SF, etc.

The low FODMAP diet is not a gluten free diet–FODMAPs are carbohydrates and gluten is a protein. But you will see an overlap in the foods that are not allowed==as wheat, barley and rye are all sources of FODMAPs as well as gluten.

Thanks to everyone for their input....it is GREATLY appreciated!

Terre

[Adelaide]

Terre, I am also finding there are foods that are restricted on the low fodmap that I can eat without any problem e.g. avocado

Low Fodmap seems to be the most common diet for doctors to recommend for gastrointestinal issues (here in Austalia anyway) because it has been developed by medical experts in a recognised medical research facility.

[SherylR]

Agree with all the above statements. I started with the fodmap diet but it had too much food. lol. Then went Paleo and now I'm my own version of fodmap/aip and the foods I am eating are working for me. I'm finally feeling well. Hoping to eventually be able to add in more variety of foods. I'm taking supplements and herbal supplements from a functional practitioner. It's all coming together. Finally.

[Adelaide]

Hi Sheryl
Welcome to the group. It is good to hear that everything is coming together for you. It seems that we all have to work out our own triggers though there are some commonalities such as gluten.