Category: FODMAP & IBS Information

Biopsychosocial Aspects of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Must Read Research Papers for use in Dietetic Neurogastroenterology Clinical Practice

October 21, 2018

I work as a Dietitian in Gastroenterology and Neurogastroenterology at University College London Hospital, a specialist tertiary care hospital in central London.  Neurogastroenterology is not only interested in the physiology and motility of the gut but also how the gut functions and in particular the interactions between the gut and the brain. The difference between … More Must Read Research Papers for use in Dietetic Neurogastroenterology Clinical Practice

Should we really be putting children on the low FODMAP diet?

June 7, 2016

Gastrointestinal complaints are extremely common in children, from mild bloating and discomfort to chronic constipation or diarrhoea, reflux and pain. The reasons behind these symptoms can be straightforward to diagnose and treat with dietary changes and sometimes with the use of medications. Most obvious to diagnose are symptoms which arise with a clear trigger, for … More Should we really be putting children on the low FODMAP diet?

Reintroducing foods on the low FODMAP diet. Watch out for misinformation

Reintroducing foods on the low FODMAP diet Watch out for misinformation

December 10, 2015

(Updated 2017) by Lee Martin MSc RD The world of FODMAPs is changing and information on the low FODMAP diet available on the internet goes out of date fast. The information you can now find on the restriction phase of the low FODMAP diet is more consistent and correct these days however when it comes to … More Reintroducing foods on the low FODMAP diet Watch out for misinformation

Managing IBS. Problems with GP’s, national guidance and the low FODMAP diet.

Managing IBS. Problems with GP’s, national guidance and the low FODMAP diet.

November 23, 2015

(Updated 2018) by Lee Martin MSc RD Believe it or not, not everyone who has IBS needs to follow the low FODMAP diet! The low FODMAP diet has been such a revelation in the treatment of IBS symptoms that one can forget there are actually many things you can do to help self-manage your IBS … More Managing IBS. Problems with GP’s, national guidance and the low FODMAP diet.

Three phases of the low FODMAP diet

Following the low FODMAP diet long term…What is a modified FODMAP diet?

November 10, 2015

(Updated 2018) by Lee Martin MSc RD Since I originally wrote this article in 2015 the 3 phases of the low FODMAP diet have  gradually become more talked about. In particular the final third phase which is known as the ‘modified FODMAP diet’ or ‘adapted FODMAP diet phase’ has received a lot more interest.  The … More Following the low FODMAP diet long term…What is a modified FODMAP diet?

Is soya milk low FODMAP? Recent FODMAP content updates have changed current advice

Is soya milk low or high FODMAP? Recent FODMAP content updates have changed current advice

October 12, 2015

(Updated 2018) by Lee Martin MSc RD Way back at the end of 2015 there were some  updates to the FODMAP content in a range of alternative milks available to purchase including soya, coconut, almond, hemp, oat and rice milks. Just before I left the King’s College London FODMAP research team we sent a batch of … More Is soya milk low or high FODMAP? Recent FODMAP content updates have changed current advice

The FODMAP content of spelt. Is spelt low FODMAP? And what about sourdough?

December 14, 2014

So is spelt low FODMAP? Well yes and no is the short answer as it depends where in the world you get your spelt bread from, how much you eat, the percentage of spelt flour used and most importantly whether it was baked using the sourdough process. … More The FODMAP content of spelt. Is spelt low FODMAP? And what about sourdough?