Comments on: 5 Tips for the Low FODMAP Diet Follower

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 06:49:23 +0000

Thanks Kate for all your information. I have been on a “well balanced” lowFODMAPs diet for 3 years now. Unfortunately all efforts to gut heal etc have not worked. I am symptom free (which is wonderful) as long as I stick to my original elimination diet. It all sounds great – the reintroduction of FODMAPs – but I have found it unobtainable…….

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:44:48 +0000

In reply to Tara | Treble in the Kitchen. Thanks Tara!!

By: Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

Tara | Treble in the Kitchen — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:20:40 +0000

Excellent tips, Kate! 🙂

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 03:18:17 +0000

In reply to Grace. Grace--research has shown that fructans and GOS selectively feed probiotic bacteria in the gut. Work with your dietitian to try to liberalize your diet if/when possible.

By: Grace

Grace — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 07:28:16 +0000

Hi Kate,
I just came across this article of yours today & find it very interesting. I have IBD (Crohns disease) & seem to be fighting a losing battle with more & more food being adding to the “do not eat” list. Do you have any further info or sources in regards to this:
“groups most likely to benefit your gut microbe populations are the fructans (wheat, onion, garlic) and GOS (legumes), which have know prebiotic effects”
I have never heard this before & find it very interesting as I am unable to tolerate any of those items & probiotics don’t appear to be helping me.

By: Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN

Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 01:55:21 +0000

Great list, Kate! Glad to see that what I am teaching my clients is also what you recommend. You are my go-to source for all things FODMAP, so I appreciate being able to check in and make sure that I am still on the right track with regard to how I educate my IBS and SIBO clients. Thanks for your list!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:15:39 +0000

In reply to Wendy.

Hi Wendy, Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The 21 Day Tummy Diet book was created for the person with digestive issues AND weight to lose–but I FULLY agree–it truly does provide great information for the low FODMAP elimination diet and re-challenge diet (if I do say so myself!)!! The recipes are outstanding and all seem to work well for the FODMAPer. And I fully understand the fear component associated with doing the re-challenge part of the diet–especially if you finally feel symptom free after a long time!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:06:06 +0000

Unfortunately there wasn’t anyone qualified in my area to help me with the low FODMAP diet. your site helped me tremendously…however, it was your book… 21 Day Tummy Diet, and Cookbook that really saved me. I used it as my elimination diet. I no longer got caught up in getting too many FODMAPs in one day, and I didn’t have a problem finding tasty food because of the recipes…which I still use over a year later. (plus I lost 45 lbs and have kept it off over a year)
I have added some FODMAPs back in, and I’m happy to say I have found some things that don’t bother me….but it’s hard when you find something that really messes you up and you are in severe pain for a day or two. Fear is hard to overcome when you are finally feeling better.
I just tried something new this week, and I’m a mess. Now I don’t want to try anything ever again. (don’t worry I will…just not for a while)

any suggestions for making a trial easier on the body?

I don’t think enough people take your 21 Day Tummy Diet book seriously to help with FODMAP issues because it was published as a “diet” book. I swear by it, and wish I could give it to everyone who starts on this diet.
and once again….thank you.