Latest Monash University FODMAP Newsletter

There maybe some interesting reading in this latest Monash post (bit.ly shortening used just for convenience). David

bit.ly/2MEEhzv

[Hidden]

Thank you very much David for sharing,I'll read later once eaten. The Low Fodmap has been my saving grace and you've helped me loads.

I'm eternally grateful.

Alicia 🙏🙏

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I’m so pleased it helped Alicia, hopefully others will realise the benefits are in the food we eat and not in a pill! 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

It helped so much David and totally agree, it's what we eat not what pills we pop, other than probiotics for me of course.😊👍🙏

[Kitten-whiskers]

Thank you for posting this David, I will be reading this later on. This is really very helpful

[Hidden in reply to Kitten-whiskers]

My pleasure, I hope you find something of use. Lots of good IBS/SIBO info on Monash...

[Kitten-whiskers in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much, I am sure there is lots of great info on there. I do follow a low fodmap diet and have found a degree of success, I just worry that staying on it indefinately means we will lose out on nutrition. I am taking supplements, so I suppose its not really so bad

[Hidden in reply to Kitten-whiskers]

It shouldn’t be used long term for the reasons you mention. 4-8 weeks of restriction followed by gradual reintroduction and ‘testing’ of what causes a negative reaction...would be my suggestion

[Kitten-whiskers in reply to Hidden]

Thank you David, I have tried that but sadly months after not eating the food, it still causes the same about of pain. I do try to incorporate lots of differen't foods into my diet to help. I think sometimes I stomach is so sore that anything upsets it, even water.

[Hidden in reply to Kitten-whiskers]

I am sorry to hear that.

I am sure you do but you must follow the restriction phase correctly. I would argue that during the first phase you should excluded all processed foods, coffee and alcohol too. And avoid gluten free products especially as they are highly processed.

Equally the restriction phase should be relatively short as the nutrients missed are not good on a long term basis...but I suspect you know all this! 🙂

Good luck!

[Kitten-whiskers in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much, most appreciated 🙃