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Please note: NOT all recipes on this blog are low in FODMAPs. Those considered FODMAP-friendly will be noted on the recipe or mentioned as such in the blog post.
Hi Kate
we have been in touch before on twitter! firstly I think this site is fanatastic full of great ideas/information.
Thanks for stopping by Ruth.
Hi Kate,
My GI doc wants me to try the FODMAP diet – I need to do something as am in quite a bit of pain that I know is caused by food. I’ve eliminated dairy, wheat and beans but am a vegan and am having a hard time knowing what I can eat. I’ve been juicing and eating green smoothies but then have problems so am never sure what brings it on. Just wondering if you have any ideas for me.
Thanks
Hi Susan-
It certainly could be the green smoothies– not sure what you add but fruit juice can be an issue as it is a big dose of fructose–and not all ‘greens’ have been tested for FODMAP content.
Vegan low FODMAP protein rich options–tofu, tempeh, buckwheat, quinoa.
You should seek guidance from a registered dietitian–knowledgable in the low FODMAP diet– to help your sort out the diet with your other food restrictions.
Hi Kate! Hope all is well with you. Not sure if you remember me, i came to see you about a year or so ago. Thank you for all of your help!! I have a question that I’ve been wondering about for awhile. Onions and garlic are big “no’s” for me, but is it ok to cook with them and take them out/not eat them? For example, can I make beef stew in the crockpot with tons of onions but just not eat them? Can’t thank you enough for all of your work. Good luck with educationing and spreading the word about FODMAP diets
Of course I remember you Ellyn!!
So, cooking with onion and garlic in oil and then removing them is a low FODMAP way to infuse flavor–BUT adding onion and garlic to a water-base (such as stew or broth based dishes) would allow the FODMAPs in the onion and garlic to leach into the water-based broth in a stew. FODMAPs are water-soluble so they can’t be added to water based dishes straight up. Instead, you could sauté onions and garlic in oil, remove them, and then sear the meat in the infused oil–then add meat and oil to stew with other ingredients.
Hope that makes sense.
That helps! Thank you for being so accessible Kate. The very BEST to you!
Your website and book have been very helpful, and I totally agree we should be working with a dietician. What do we do when NO dietician in our area has even heard of low FODMAP??? Even on the state level! Our referring DR just said “google it”…..luckily I am a researcher type with some basic nutrition ed, but I need some help! My family member (adult child) currently lives on boiled chicken and white rice and a few rice flour based breads made at home, and quinuo! Only beverage is water. No Milk or Dairy/No Gluten/ No Oats (caused pain)/ No fruits and no or low FODMAP…there isn’t much left. There isn’t much nutrition here, and supplements have caused pain…We’ve been at this awhile, and the low FODMAP diet has helped, but I feel we need more nutrients. ..Do you do phone and/or skype consultations? If so, please send me info / rates, etc. via email! Thanks!
Perhaps I could find you a dietitian in your area? I will touch base via email and try to help you find someone!
I have RA. My sister is an RD and she sent me an article about how I should take out fodmap and also egg, dairy, soy, grains and nuts, too. She didn’t know how to do that and gave me your website. Can you help me? http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/021313p38.shtml
Thanks for sharing that well researched article. I am not sure you would have to eliminate all those foods to calm your RA but you should work closely with a digestive health RD. Do you live near Boston?
Kate, a nutritionist recently asked you a question on a blog recently for where to find more info on the FODMAP for professional purposes. You answered with several sources. I can’t find that comment chain. I wanted to give the info to my nutritionist. My son and I are her first clients to go on the FODMAP, she had recently heard of it from a collegue. I thought she might appreciate a the info. Can you direct me to that comment chain?
Hi Melodie–Hmmmm–not sure where that thread is….I probably recommended some professional articles. I do have a few digestive health articles on my blog-link below- or have your dietitian contact me and I can send her some of my files. http://blog.katescarlata.com/fodmaps-basics/digestive-health-articles/