Thank you so much, Kate….I appreciate it very much. I have GP so am trying to balance both GP diet and FODMAP diet. Am on day 9 and while it is hard to figure out what to eat, my stomach pains/spasms are diminished greatly. Thank you!!

Typically hard, aged and fermented cheeses are linked with migraines–but the research is somewhat conflicting.

Thanks Jess,
I agree… prosciutto makes everything a bit more special!

Most cheeses that would NOT leave a ‘wet spot’ on a paper towel–are likely low enough in lactose. Avoid those wet enough to leave a wet spot on a paper towel–like ricotta and cottage primarily. The wet part of cheese has the lactose. The softer the cheese –the more the lactose—typically…but semi-soft goat cheese and feta cheese are still low enough in lactose to be allowed on the low FODMAP diet. Portion size matters too–if you overdo cheese the lactose content will be more–and the fat in cheese alone–if overdone–can trigger GI symptoms for some.