Comments on: Gluten Free Does NOT mean Low FODMAP!

By: dkaj

dkaj — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:06:00 +0000

In reply to dkaj. Bump for Kate's reply. TIA.

By: dkaj

dkaj — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 04:41:33 +0000

Hi Kate, A couple questions for you: 1) Is wheat dextrin is considered a fermentable carbohydrate as one would find in benefiber?? 2) I’ve been reading about histamine intolerance and my dd does have reflux at times, even now with SIBO gone. She is getting reflux from the typical reflux foods and I have noticed that all of these traditional “reflux foods” are high in histamines. And, she has food intolerances per skin testing done by a board certified allergist/immunologist to peanuts, corn, shell fish, and brazil nuts. And, these are not considered your traditional reflux triggers, but are also higher histamines. So, my question is this. Is reflux more of a histamine issue overall where histamines are temporarily raising the acid levels in the gut?? My dd’s gastrin levels by blood were not elevated at all when we tested. That’s why I’m thinking this may be more sporatic related to food histamine reactions, but just my hypothesis once again. Wanted to get your take on this as she has had stomach reactions to the foods she tested positive to on skin tests. 3). Last question, you stated you were coming back to NE to do some additional speaking. By chance, would this trip be to do some formalized training with the dieticians here or medical professionals. I’m keeping my fingers crossed….. Any feedback would be awesome as always.

By: Jennifer Page

Jennifer Page — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 20:03:31 +0000

Is Flax Milk (Good Karma brand) ok? Thanks!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:57:09 +0000

In reply to Aurelia L..

The low FODMAP diet is not a dairy free diet. See this post for more clarification: https://blog.katescarlata.com/2014/08/19/low-fodmap-dairy-free/

By: Aurelia L.

Aurelia L. — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 12:42:10 +0000

I enjoy how you explain everything about the FODMAP diet in simple and understandable terms. It truly helps to use your information and guidance when trying to explain all of this to other people. I think that is still quite a challenge for myself, especially in my Italian family. Everyone does not always remember or completely understand, but it sure makes you grow in love and patience! =)

I noticed you mentioned occasionally some lactose-free products that are ‘okay’ for the diet…but, are there certain ingredients in ‘butters’ or ‘shortening’s’ that should be avoided? Just recently, Blue Bonnet Butter came out with Dairy Free butter sticks. However, I’m not sure if they are ‘safe’ for a Low FODMAP diet. Generally, I try to stick with the Crisco Shortening, but is that even safe? Here if the link to both if it helps!
http://www.bluebonnet.com/products/lactose-free-stick-margarine.jsp
http://www.crisco.com/products/all-vegetable-shortening-17-315

Thank’s again for your always insightful and helpful posts!
Blessings!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 22:00:57 +0000

In reply to Mickey. Many of the gluten free grains do not receive the enrichment (added vitamins and minerals) that wheat flour receives--which includes added iron. So the low FODMAP diet could contain less iron for this reason.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:48:52 +0000

In reply to Jan. How about salad with grilled chicken, tuna or hard boiled eggs and a simple lemon and olive oil dressing or rice cakes with peanut butter and banana slices? Or leftover taco meat (season w/ chili powder w/o onion such as McCormick chipotle chili powder and cumin), chopped cherry tomatoes, cheddar in a taco shell?

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:25:25 +0000

In reply to katescarlata.

thanks Kate,
Against the Grain makes these rolls that only have
Tapioca starch, milk, mozzarella cheese, eggs, non-GMO canola oil, salt.
in them.
I used to use them has burger buns, now and then.
a rare treat for sure.
but they are GOOD.
they also make a pizza crust…same ingredients.

They sure aren’t low in calories, but they are good…and I think pretty safe, and I can recognize all the ingredients. They remind me of Brazilian Cheese rolls.

Thanks again!!
wendy

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:08:17 +0000

Hi Kate,

I have been been advised to try the low fodmap diet by my dietician at the hospital.
Sadly I’m really struggling to find lunch ideas to take to work with me.

I have recently been diagnosed with fructose intolerant via a hydrogen breath test but was found to be negative for lactose and glucose, so not all bad hey!

By: Carol Benjamin

Carol Benjamin — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:26:10 +0000

Thank you so much for this tip on ingredients. I do try to check but must work harder to get it right. I use UDI’s whole grain bread. Now I see there are ingredients that do not work for me. Thank you for your tips.