The Complete Low FODMAP Diet Plan: Relieve symptoms of IBS using a food-first approach

The Complete Low FODMAP Diet Plan: Relieve symptoms of IBS using a food-first approach introduces the low-FODMAP diet as a medically proven method for managing and relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It explains that FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates which can be difficult to digest and are associated with gastrointestinal discomfort.

Written as an easy-to-follow beginner’s guide, it sets out essential information to help readers understand and apply the diet with the support of a dietitian. The approach focuses on making simple changes to what you eat, with the aim of alleviating IBS symptoms and supporting day-to-day living.

Key details

• Beginner’s guide to the low-FODMAP diet
• Explains FODMAPs and their link to symptoms including bloating, excessive gas and stomach pain
• Includes a table of foods to avoid
• Outlines a three-stage process: restriction, reintroduction and personalisation
• Contains 75 gut-friendly recipes

Synopsis

The low-FODMAP diet is presented as a medically proven approach to managing and relieving IBS symptoms. The book explains what FODMAPs are and why they may trigger unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms.

It then guides you through applying the diet with dietitian support, including a table of foods to avoid and a three-stage method of restriction, reintroduction and personalisation. A collection of 75 gut-friendly recipes is included.