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Home » Diets that Work » What is the low FODMAP diet, how does it work, is it safe and are there any success stories? – The Sun

A LOWFODMAP diet is a diet with a difference it wont help you lose weight.

But it can help prevent symptoms such as bloating, wind and abdominal pain.

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The low FODMAP diet was developed by a team at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and has now been successfully adapted inthe UK by researchers at Kings College London and implemented at Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust in London.

FODMAP is an acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols Catchy, right?

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Put simply, these are sugars and carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed by the small intestine and digestive system leaving them able to feed intestinal bacteria.

A such, high FODMAP foods can fuel symptoms such as pain, bloating, and flatulence in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The low FODMAP diet seeks to avoid these foods a list which includes garlic, onions, cakes and cheese.

The low FODMAP diet differs from many other diets in the way that weight loss is not its goal and it is unlikely that following a low FODMAP plan will help you shed the pounds.

Instead, the diet prevents symptoms such as bloating, wind and abdominal pain all associated with IBS.

High FODMAP foods increase in the amount of water in the small intestine which may contribute to loose stools and also feed bacteria in the gut which can result in gas.

By choosing low FODMAP foods, which include spinach, chicken, bananas and blueberries, you can avoid these symptoms.

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Some high FODMAP foods to avoid include:

Oligiosaccharides

Avoid these: Onions, wheat, leeks, nectarines, barley, rye, lentils, pistachios, kidney beans, broccoli

Eat Instead: Quinoa, corn, potato, buckwheat, pumpkin, cucumbers, tomato, courgettes and gluten-free items

Disaccharide (Lactose)

Avoid these: Milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, yogurt

Eat Instead: Feta, cheddar cheese, lactose-free products, soy or almond milk alternatives

Monosaccharide (Fructose)

Avoid these: Apples, mangos, honey, pineapples and pears

Eat Instead: Banana, blueberries, raspberry, strawberries

Polyols

Avoid these: Mushrooms, cauliflower, prunes, blackberries and sugar alcohols (xylitol, sorbitol)

Eat Instead: Almonds, pine nuts, Brazil nuts and stevia

Garlic and onions should be avoided entirely.

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The low FODMAP diet is still a relatively new concept in the UK but gradually more and more GPs and gastroenterologists are referring patients for advice from a registered dietitian with experience of the low FODMAP diet.

While the diet is safe, it is also quite a complex approach to food so it is important that you receive good quality advice if youre serious about following it.

The low FODMAP diet is effective for treating digestive issues and is successful at alleviating gut symptoms for around 70 per cent of people with IBS who try it.

Beth Trueman, 22, was first struck by extreme bloating as a university student two years ago.

She has since learnt how to cope with her chronic illness since discovering a low Fodmap diet, which helps to keep her symptoms at bay.

Dr Ayesha Akbar, aconsultant gastroenterologist also recommended the diet for those hoping to overcome bloating.

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