If you could describe food philosophy of the 21st century it would be, “you are what you eat”. It seems that now, more than ever, people are focused on improving their health through their diet. Many new diet plans are emerging that embody this philosophy and try to improve the quality of your life by changing your eating habits. The FODMAP diet is one such diet.
FODMAP is an acronym for ‘fermentable oligo-,di-mono-saccharides and polyols’, which are short chain carbs that are difficult to digest. They tend to avoid being absorbed into your bloodstream and instead make it to the very end of your intestine where the majority of your gut bacteria is located. Once the carbs make it to this bacteria, they are broken down into fuel which produces hydrogen gas. This gas can cause stomach and digestive problems in people with sensitive constitutions.
If you are a person with such a sensitive constitution, then chances are you need to switch to a low FODMAP diet. This is especially true for people who are suffering from IBD or are constantly gassy.
Low – FODMAP Foods
It is not too difficult to pick up a low FODMAP diet; you just have to stick to a few certain guidelines:
High – FODMAP Foods to Avoid
FODMAP Low Foods to Enjoy
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