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By: Well Balanced - Food - Life - Travel

Well Balanced - Food - Life - Travel — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:32:01 +0000

In reply to jshep70.

Yes, you would want to avoid the sugar free carnation instant breakfast due to the added inulin –which is a FODMAP–but it is also a source of lactose. Almond milk may have FODMAPs too ==would encourage trying a suitable rice, coconut mil or lactose free cow’s milk such as lactaid.

By: jshep70

jshep70 — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:53:56 +0000

Hi, I’ve been trying to figure out if sugar free instant carnation breakfast is low FM? One of the first ingredients is inulin. I saw somewhere, I think in Sue Shepherds book, to avoid it. So I was wondering if you think carnation instant breakfast should be avoided. I make mine with almond milk.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 03:00:51 +0000

In reply to Cat.

Cat–Have you been evaluated for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth? And have you been screened for celiac disease? These 2 tests I would encourage given your history. Is your water supply well water? Has that been tested for contaminants or bacteria/parasites?
We don’t know about the FODMAP content of many of the winter squashes so I might hold off on them or reduce portion sizes. Root veggies such as rutabaga, turnip and parsnips are low FODMAP. Sweet potatoes do have some FODMAPs so be sure to limit to 1/2 cup or small 1/2 of one. Other considerations –are you meals balanced with some healthy fat, protein, low FODMAP veggies or fruits and carbs w/ fiber such as potato with skin, quinoa, root veggies, oats at each meal–to ensure a stable blood sugar. Are you hydrating adequately. Work with your dietitian to ensure you are eating enough calories, vitamins and minerals–and low FODMAP fiber. Hope that helps.

By: Cat

Cat — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:47:10 +0000

Thank you so much for the website and excellent info.
My first week was hard, next 2 weeks were great, the past 21/2 weeks I have been feverish, IBS pain…not like the old pain though…, canker sores under tongue, constipation, headaches, very weak…have lost 5 pounds…and for once in my life am not trying to do so…am sensitive to many foods that are permitted on FODMAP–live in remote area and difficult to find proper foods–eat mostly blue berries, 1/2 c. pulp OJ, acorn squash, winter squash, rice, spinach, baby carrots(veggies are steamed, baked chicken breast, sweet potatoes or yams, eggs, the permitted cheeses, lactose free milk, organic maple syrup, 2 T. organic 1/2 and 1/2 in coffee (only 1 or 1 1/2 cups of coffee),
butter–the soft kind
Olive oil and brown rice and raw sugar and almond milk were tried but caused distress
I am working with dietitian, but we are a little stumped…Any suggestions? I eat no canned or prepared foods, cannot have seafood or red meat..Was this too long? Sorry…but, I am trying to hang in here.
I have the book, but I am just too tired and cannot find many ingredients to do anything but basic cooking.
C.

By: Edviga

Edviga — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 06:25:53 +0000

Looking forward to reading your book. I thank you for your blog, recipes and brand name product recommendations. Having tested positive as a Fructose Malabsorber I have been on a low FODMAP diet for six weeks. It was confusing at first but once I got the portion concept it made sense.

Since starting the diet I have had a remarkable change not only in my gut but also in improved sleep, thought clarity and energy levels. I’ve even had my daily tinnitus completely disappear! It is so amazing; I wonder if others have also experienced similar improvements in their overall health.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:01:02 +0000

In reply to Jack. Jack, I recommend Patsy Catsos' book which is awesome on ibsfree.net and also the Monash U app is FABULOUS if you have an iPhone or iPad. I love having the FODMAP diet at my fingertips!!

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:03:30 +0000

Hi Kate –

Love the diet. My wife has seen real progress, but all my info is pieced together from various websites and lists (some slightly contradictory). Is there one book you can recommend for FODMAP. I found one in Australia but that seems a bit far away from us in the States. Thanks so much – Jack

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:31:10 +0000

Thanks again! Started reading the IBS book for idiots :). Are all the recipes in the book within the guidines of the FODMAP diet or do you have a list of the ones that are?

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:56:56 +0000

In reply to Amy. Sucrose tolerance has not been studied in the IBS population but I would limit to 6 teaspoons per day --per American Heart Association guidelines for women and allow up to 2 teaspoon (tsp) per serving as a conservative baseline. Each tsp of sucrose (table sugar) has 4 grams of sugar.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:17:38 +0000

Thank you! Just bought the idiot’s guide on iPad, so looking fwd to reading it. Also ordered the FODMAP diet book from Australia. What would be a good threshold to start with for a total amount of sucrose I can tolerant in a sitting, or a day?
Also, I noticed I’ll be substituting rice for wheat in order to do the FODMAP – is too much rice also something I need to be concerned with? (i.e. too much starch?)