Comments on: Traveling Tip

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:04:27 +0000

In reply to Ronney.

hi Ronney, Not sure if the potatoes were in the mixture w/ the onion–as they could absorb some of the fructans—but if you were to cook the onions in the oil and then remove them and THEN add the potatoes this would be a good option. In a pinch, pulling out the onions in a dish made at a restaurant might work too–we all have different amounts that we can tolerate. According to the the Monash University low FODMAP diet app–a great resource by the way, turmeric and Chinese 5 spice are low FODMAP. Also cumin, cinnamon, paprika and all spice have tested low FODMAP too!

By: Ronney

Ronney — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:16:10 +0000

Thanks Kate for your delicious and informative suggestions. I turned down roasted potatoes recently because they had been cooked in oil with onions (fructans). Then I realized they were probably okay to eat as long as I didn’t eat any onion. Could I have eaten the potatoes?
Also, is turmeric okay on the low FODMAP diet? And what about Japanese spice blend not containing any garlic? Would love to add some “spice” to my diet!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:03:46 +0000

In reply to Norma. No have not heard of using the leaves of chia...sounds exotic! :)

By: Norma

Norma — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:02:44 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. I am new to the FODMAP diet. I had a drink in Isla Mujeres last year made of celery,pineapple and chia leaves. My stomach felt wonderful. I will be going back there next Feb. Ever hear of using the leaves of Chia?

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:12:40 +0000

In reply to Roberta Karp. Roberta, many of my clients do tolerate sourdough white bread--but we add this back to their diet as one of the challenges typically. The sourdough culture tends to contribute to lower fructan in the bread.

By: Roberta Karp

Roberta Karp — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:50:39 +0000

I thought I read somewhere that sourdough bread (I because of the fermentation) is ok for IBS. Is that true?
R

By: Exploding Mary

Exploding Mary — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:51:09 +0000

Oh, thank you! This gave me a great idea for feeding man while he is stuck in a hotel with little time between activities– the coffeemaker in the room is as good as a kettle, isn’t it? I can give him cup soups and cereals.

Thanks, Kate. Due to this post, my man won’t have to eat PB&J for four out of six meals this weekend.