Comments on: 5 reasons the low FODMAP diet might not be working for you.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:25:20 +0000

In reply to Kelly. I offer dietitian coaching--and this has been going very well!! Many of the RDs I have coached have gone off to be quite successful in the world of FODMAPs. Call my office to schedule or learn more, 508-533-0800.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:09:55 +0000

Do you offer any classes for dietitians to improve their skills/understanding of digestive health issues? I am getting more referrals for IBS patients and the FODMAPS diet is not always working. I don’t have enough expertise to answer all of their questions and am struggling to find good resources.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:16:33 +0000

In reply to Thyra. Thyra, I think the syrup should be okay--the sugar beet fiber might be a problem!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:03:10 +0000

In reply to Pam Valois.

Pam, I think Fritos should be okay…not sure about corn nuts. Corn can be produced with higher starch component (not FODMAPs) vs. short chain carbs–more likely FODMAPs (such as corn on the cob)

By: Pam Valois

Pam Valois — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:40:49 +0000

In reply to Pam Valois. How about corn nuts or fritos' corn chips? Thank you!

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 19:06:07 +0000

Thank you for all your wonderful tips and guidance! It’s so appreciated!
May I ask, the Monash app it VERY helpful but I want to clarify something. For example, it says that we can have 10 strawberries, and then 1 medium banana. Can that be all together like in a smoothie? Or since mixing them, should the allowed amounts me cut back when combining them? I just like to make sure I don’t over do it. Also, caffeine intake. I know too much caffeine can trigger symptoms, but how much is that? I like iced tea, black and green. I don’t do black anymore as I read its high fodmap, and that green tea is safe. So is it safe to drink 20 or so ounces of iced tea, or should it be limited?
Thanks for your help!!

By: Thyra

Thyra — Fri, 27 May 2016 15:05:33 +0000

Hi
I’m wondering about sugar beet syrup.
Do you know if it is low FODMAP, like common table sugar or possibly high like sugar beet fiber?
Thanks for all your help!

By: Linda M.

Linda M. — Wed, 25 May 2016 21:37:29 +0000

Hi Kate,
I have a doctor appointment with my gastro doctor in an hour. I am the person that lives in Southern Oregon where there is little, to no knowledge of The Low Fodmap diet, or even Sibo. I have printed off a copy of the information that you just provided to us. I too am still losing weight, and am so constipated that I am miserable. I believe that I have Sibo, but my breathe hydrogen test was only for one of the causes. I feel so over-whelmed; as my doctor said that going to a dietitian was not necessary. I am going to tell him today that it is needed, and if they are going to tell us to be on The Low Fodmap diet, then we need some guidance and directions. The only dietitian here is for diabetics, and they did not even no what Sibo, or Low Fodmap was. Thank you for all the information that you provide to us!

By: Kara

Kara — Tue, 24 May 2016 21:30:38 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. Thanks! I will try all of that! I do already eat lots of potatoes and rice, but could get better at the snacking!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Tue, 24 May 2016 20:55:15 +0000

In reply to Megan King.

Megan, I do have a post on SIBO here: https://blog.katescarlata.com/2014/01/22/small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth/ and a SIBO educational guide for sale here: http://www.katescarlata.com/shop/ Oh…yes, you will be hearing more about methane + SIBO. Mark Pimentel’s group is doing much of the work in this area.

Miralax seems to cause some bloating in some. Not sure if it is fermentable.