Knowing what to eat and what not to eat is what really makes or breaks a Low FODMAP lifestyle.
The word FODMAP is an English acronym that stands fermentable, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, these are types of carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine does not absorb well.
When you suffer from IBS and from other digestive conditions, then you are hypersensitive to one or more of these carbohydrates, and your job is to detect exactly which ones are hurting you, and then eliminating the foods that contain them.
This list will play a major role in your low FODMAP diet success for the following
Based on scientific factsIt is comprehensive: It covers almost all food categories including but not limited to vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, cereals, drinks, diaries, and much more.It is practical: each food in this list is categorized by whether it is a low in Fodmap, medium in Fodmap, or High in FodmapDetailed: The exact FODMAP that each medium and high FODMAP food contains is clearly mentioned, so you'll be able to avoid easily the foods that hurt your gut.Easy to use, and much more...You can't afford to skip this list if you want to reverse IBS and other digestive conditions
I was hoping for more, consistent information from this book. Unfortunately, some of the items that are marked low Fodmap are also listed in the later section of items to reintroduce to your diet. It's very confusing. Also, I was hoping for a widen selection, possibly with brand names of low Fodmap foods. I would not recommend this book. You're better off getting one of the apps that let you scan the various barcodes.