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Following the FODMAP diet on your own?

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Cheetah
Cheetah

My GP asked me if I had tried the FODMAP diet, which I haven't, but am willing to give it a try.  However, every article I read about it says you should only follow the diet under the supervision of a qualified nutritionist.  There doesn't appear to be one who specialises in FODMAP in my county, so I've sent for a book.  Has anyone else followed the diet on their own?  If so, how have you got on?  Is it as easy as substituting high FODMAP foods for low ones?   I'd appreciate any tips.

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  • jan48389
    jan48389 Cheetah

    Posted

    Yes, I followed the diet without the help of a nutritionist and it certainly worked for me. I discovered that onions, mushrooms and garlic are major triggers for me as is gluten apart from limited amounts. I've read lots of posts on this site from people who feel the Low Fodmap diet is not "healthy" or does not provide sufficient nutrients or vitamins.  That is certainly not the case in my experience. I probably have a more varied and nutritous diet now than  I did previously. I don't eat any processed foods, make all my meals from scratch so I know the ingredients, and have a healthy balance of proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. 

    My husband, who doesn't have IBS follows the same eating plan and he says he feels   full of vitality. 

    I have to say that following this eating plan has improved my condition 90+%. 

    It really is easy to substitute high fodmaps for low ones - in my case, chives or the green part of leeks or spring onions for onions, garlic infused oil instead of garlic, and gluten free bread, pasta, flour etc. 

    There are some excellent recipe books available - check out publications from Monash University. 

    I hope it works as well for you as it has for me. 

    Jan

    • Cheetah
      Cheetah jan48389

      Posted

      Thank you Jan, that is so helpful.  I sent another reply, but, for some reason, it is being moderated, so I thought I'd try again.  I'm certainly going to give the FODMAP diet a go and, hopefully, things will improve.  My husband, like yours, doesn't have IBS either, but is happy to follow the diet with me, so that is all to the good.

      I wondered how to cope without eating bread, so, seeing that you eat gluten free, solves that problem!  I'll also be looking at the Monash University publications, as your suggestion.

      Thanks again - much appreciated.

       

  • rhonda19552
    rhonda19552 Cheetah

    Posted

    It's a very healthy diet you can download the app or just pri t out the diet dos and donts from the internet

    I've been on it and if doing it to the letter will help

  • leeniepie
    leeniepie Cheetah

    Posted

    It depends. To do it fully (eliminations stage and re trials) it helps to have someone guide you and ask queztions if youre not sure how high in FODMAP something is, but if you just swap out high FODMAP foods for low FODMAP ones you may see some benefit but it might be hard to pin point exactly what is setting you off.

    Also be aware that just because something is low FODMAP doesn't mean it's IBS friendly.

    • rhonda19552
      rhonda19552 leeniepie

      Posted

      I agree I have stuck to the diet but there's still triggers for me like red meat for one.

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