Fodmap: The irritable bowel diet

Fodmap was invented in Australia and helps very well with gastrointestinal complaints. The diet plan is therefore particularly suitable as an irritable bowel diet. We explain what the Fodmap diet is all about here.

via Sabrina

05/03/2019, 12:31

Bauch einer fitten Frau — Fodmap is a nutritional concept that is particularly suitable for people who frequently suffer from gastrointestinal complaints.

The name Fodmap is made up of the first letters of the English words "fermentable oligo-, di- and monosaccharides and polyols". Fermentable oligo-, di- and monosaccharides and polyols" - these are all carbohydrates and polyhydric alcohols that are found in many foods (see Fodmap table) and are poorly absorbed by the small intestine. This results in digestive problems for some people: flatulence, diarrhea and even cramps. Doctors then usually diagnose the symptoms as irritable bowel syndrome - an intestinal disorder without a cause.

Certain foods are not good for the gut

What to do when digestion goes crazy? The idea behind Fodmap: Certain foods contain substances that are not good for the gut. These include fructose, lactose and sorbitol. A lot of fructose is found in fruit and vegetables. Lactose is found in milk and dairy products, and sorbitol is often used by the industry as a sweetener in low-sugar foods. These foods are left out.

Particularly healthy food is often not tolerated

This is pure irony: the healthiest foods are at the top of the list of foods that many people do not tolerate well: cabbage and pulses, fruit, milk and mineral water. However, many studies have shown that avoiding these foods helps and symptoms improve.

Tolerances are different

Everyone should find out for themselves which fodmaps are not good for them and which they should avoid. Because this is different for everyone. Further, detailed information at www.fodmaps.de