Comments on: New Low FODMAP checklists

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:59:11 +0000

In reply to Rhiannon. Kate, It would depend on the vegetables you use, check the fodmap friendly list. Do not use garlic or white part of onions, and I think only common cabbage. I would only try a little at a time to see how you react to it.

By: Rhiannon

Rhiannon — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 11:55:40 +0000

Hi Kate :

Would KimChi be considered OK on the Low FODMAP diet?

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 01:41:24 +0000

In reply to Chris.

Chris, Fresh cranberries should be okay–last I heard the researchers had trouble finding fresh cranberries so have not officially tested them. But a glass of cranberry juice and small amounts of dried cranberries are allowed–and have been tested!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:30:38 +0000

Kate, how about cranberries?

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:29:36 +0000

Thanks Kate for the updated list! I’m replacing the one on my fridge as we speak 🙂
Also do you know if any of these ingredients are okay (link is below)? I usually make my own shakes in the morning, but for those mornings I am really pressed for time or am traveling, I would like a good option. Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks!!
https://d1srnrhedeh911.cloudfront.net/assets/daily-good-pdp/NutritionalFact_protein-a3a7450728813ba993a4593edd3ce87a.pdf

By: Casey

Casey — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:52:02 +0000

In reply to katescarlata.

Hi Kate,

Thanks so much for the clarification! I started notice I was getting flare-ups and couldn’t understand what it was from. I will switch to rice milk for a while and see if it calms things down.

In regards to your last post, I love Crystal’s website. I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis about a year ago and Crystal’s tips (especially her video on how to pack when traveling since I travel occasionally for business) were lifesavers. While I’ve been advancing my diet cautiously since then, I still refer to her site as well and think she’s definitely on the right track. I am so grateful that people like the two of you are out there advocating for a very under-researched and misunderstood area of health.

Thank you for all that you do!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 05:04:43 +0000

Thanks for the work that you put into updating this information, Kate. As I don’t have a smartphone, I can’t access the Monash Uni App, so your site is my main source of information. The only negative I’d say is that I don’t like the font. Using all capitals makes it harder to read. But apart from that, fantastic. I didn’t know there was a limit on oats!!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 04:03:19 +0000

you need to make sure it is pure organic stevia without additives, I use Nirvana

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 02:07:27 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. I have been making my own almond milk. I soak 1 cup overnight with a little salt, rinsed them well a few times and blend with 6 cups of water adding a little vanilla stevia for sweetness.Keeps in fridge for 3-4 days. I only use about half a cup a day and seems to be okay for me. I would not use packaged almond milk because I am not sure if they soak the almonds first and what they add.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:43:33 +0000

In reply to Casey.

Casey–I don’t allow almond milk on the low FODMAP elimination phase. Almonds do contain fructans and GOS–in small amounts 10 almonds–the amounts of FODMAPs are limited –so eating 10 almonds is okay. But when making almond milk–often MANY almonds are used–and the way the milk is made–many FODMAPs could end up in the milk.