Fodmap diet

[Breathless1943]

Hi all,Hope your all having a decent day.

I would just like to ask anyone with a low fodmap diet app, if you could recommend one.

I’ve tried this before without success,but I would like to give it another go. I’m due a procedure soon,but I would like to test this first.

[asbayford]

Monash fodmap app is the one I swear by x

[Breathless1943 in reply to asbayford]

I do believe I’ve tried the Monash App before. I may be wrong but isn’t it mainly Australian foods on it. I’m in the UK.

[asbayford in reply to Breathless1943]

True but the vegetables, fruits etc is great if you want help with general foods such as kidney beans, ketchup etc

[Breathless1943 in reply to asbayford]

The Kings College App,will do all that. I do think it all depends on where you live.

[Laxmik]

Yes the Monash FODMAP app. Definitely.

[Hidden]

Ditto Monash. Their website is handy too. There are links to the various app stores there. The app on iOS is £7.99 as a one-off charge. monashfodmap.com

An alternative is Kings College. Their app is cheaper but a little less refined. kcl.ac.uk/lsm/schools/life-...

Both use science and research to backup their advice. They are often copied by others.

Beware of following 'influencers' on YouTube or Instagram and the like. Many use unproven, even risky, techniques and often they are trying to sell a system or product which is useless, or worse.

Also, there is much good stuff on this website and many people (me included!) give advice based on their own experiences. However, IBS, and all its connotations, can be very specific to an individual so one persons triumph can be another's downfall! 🙂

Good luck

[Breathless1943 in reply to Hidden]

Please read the message I put above.

[Hidden in reply to Breathless1943]

Hi Breathless1943

You are quite correct but there is a growing UK section. I'm sorry I didn't mention it but its never been a problem for me as the majority of what I eat is fresh veg and fruit as a vegan. I do not eat processed food generally.

I might also add that there are many additives in junk and processed foods. As well as the high levels of simple sugars and dairy derivatives (lactose is a fodmap), but also Sulphites (a preservative which I still cannot cope with even now my IBS has cleared...its in most beers and wines!!) Many of the 'e' number are thought to be inflammatory to IBS suffers too.

The Kings College app and website are UK based. Have a look at it's advice. kcl.ac.uk/lsm/schools/life-...

[Breathless1943 in reply to Hidden]

Thought I should say thank you David, as I’ve bought the App you suggested and just trying to get myself sorted. My problem and I think many others don’t really understand the words Sulfites,etc etc, I do know preservatives lactose gluten and words like that are best to stay away from.

Anyway the good thing about this App is you can scan foods, so I’m off for a trip to the supermarket to start scanning.🙄

[Hidden in reply to Breathless1943]

I am glad to be of help...and let the nerds like me sift through the terminology and come up with some suggestions for other 😊

Good luck with the shopping...

[Breathless1943 in reply to Hidden]

I’m Quite happy with nerds,where would we be without them,so don’t bring yourself down David.

Well I went shopping and I’m still a bit confused,but I will work it out. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither was I,I’m 76 yrs old,and yes a little wiser in some ways,but sorting a diet out to stop this dam pain,is proving to be a bit of a task.

But I can work an ipad😂😂

[Hidden in reply to Breathless1943]

The trouble with the written word Breathless1943 is it only accounts for 5-10% of the conversation...unfortunately you couldn't see, or hear me laughing loudly as I described myself as a nerd! 🤓

I should take a leaf out of your 76 year old book and use more emoji's...I am just a child at 62!! 😄 🤣

Never give up, there is always a cure! 😷

[Breathless1943 in reply to Hidden]

😂😂There you go,you don’t have to be a youngster to laugh. And actually I think we older generation,(if you don’t mind me saying) laugh more than the youth of today,also helps with the pain.🙄.👍

[Spencermm]

I use the Monash app.

Ive never paid for an app, but at $10 it is way worth it. It's the most accurate.

I tried the diet before half heartedly with poor results.

I tried again a year later, but strictly. Within a week my symptoms were 90% gone.

Good luck,

[Booth29]

My dietician recommended the kings college app, it’s useful when you are shopping and can scan barcodes to check whether an item is suitable. It’s amazing how many what you would think are”safe” foods aren’t due to added flavourings etc.

Good luck

[Breathless1943 in reply to Booth29]

I agree,I can just walk around and scan anything,without the bother of reading every word. And it’s in the UK.

[Luludancer]

The Kings college app sounded good but did now work on my phone. I don't eat readymeals and so barcodes are not my go to for information. I did find the Tummi fodmap app was very useful. I think it has the same Kings College data on which foods are deemed high fodmap.

[Breathless1943 in reply to Luludancer]

I also do not eat ready meals. But where there is no bar code you can just write in what you want and it will tell you most times if it’s right for you.

They also recommend you have the Maestro App,you can then put in any particular intolerance or allergies you have,I’ve found that one to be very good. They will also answer questions you have.