I'm on a low FODMAP
Posted by Tiggiler

I recently went in for a follow up with my gastroenterologist and he again suggested to me the low FODMAP diet.

FODMAP (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides Di-saccharides Mono-saccharides And Polyols) was coined by researchers at Monash University in Melbourne and it describes the sugars that are poorly absorbed by the body. They include:

1. Fructose – found in fruit, honey, juices.
2. Lactose – found in milk and milk products.
3. Sugar polyols such as sorbitol and mannitol – found in some fruits and vegetables and as artificial sweetener.
4. Fructans – found in wheat, rye, onions, garlic.
5. Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) – found in legumes such as chickpeas, kidney beans or baked beans.

I'm a picky eater to begin with and saw what was considered acceptable on this diet and to be honest it has me concerned... I mean no milk! Come on! There goes my daily bowl of cereal and my chocolate milk. Some of the recipes I've seen still look good but my main staples have been eliminated at the start.

Is anyone else in the same boat or been there that can offer some tips and experiences they've encountered? If you are someone who just loves all food, I'm happy to hear your feedback but it probably won't help me in my particular situation.