Most of us have heard the expression “You are what you eat”. This is particularly true for people who suffer from digestive issues including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) where food is unfortunately a common trigger. IBS is one of the most common digestive disorders, affecting approximately one in seven adults and causing symptoms including bloating, constipation, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhoea. Studies have shown that adopting a low-FODMAP diet can help alleviate the debilitating symptoms associated with IBS. But what exactly is FODMAP eating, how do you start it and is it suitable for you and your gut?
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. These can be further divided into five groups called fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides, lactose, excess fructose and polyols
