Low FODMAPs Diet
FODMAPs stands for fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols – which are short chain carbohydrates and alcohol sugars that the body finds hard to digest. Instead, when you consume FODMAPs, they travel to the gut and are a food source for your gut microbiome. Unfortunately, when gut bacteria eat FODMAPs they can produce hydrogen or methane gas – causing gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive people. FODMAPs can also trigger diarrhea by bringing water into the gut. FODMAPs have been linked with IBS, and a Low FODMAPs diet has shown to reduce IBS.
Low FODMAPs Diet restricts: fructose, cow and soy milk, wheat, legumes, certain fruits (including, apples, pears, watermelon, and cherries), certain vegetables (including brussels sprouts and the onion family).
Many children and adults with neurological conditions and problems with focus, attention, mood, anxiety, etc. have digestive conditions and bacterial imbalances. When this is the case, a Low FODMAPs diet may be helpful.
Your child is unique and so are their diet and nutritional needs. Learn more about the low FODMAPS diet and how personalized nutrition can help your child today. Download our guide “12 Nutrition Steps to Better Health, Learning, and Behavior.”
Explore our Low FODMAPs Recipes below. Be sure to read all of the instructions before beginning in case diet-compliant substitutions are described in the introduction.
Low FODMAPs Recipes
Burgers with Liver (Recipe)
Diet Compliance: GFCF/SCD/LOD/FG/Egg-Free/Nut-Free To make it low salicylate, eliminate the herbs and spices, use only except salt to season. For low FODMAP, avoid onion powder. I know this dish may not sound tasty, but these burgers are delicious! No one will know...
Carrot Chips (Recipe)
From Cooking To Heal: Cookbook with DVD by Julie Matthews Diet Compliance: GFCF/SCD/BED/FG/Egg-Free/Nut-Free Carrots Oil (Expeller-pressed coconut oil (Wilderness Family Naturals) or grass-fed lard) Salt Cut carrots into thin discs or curls with a vegetable peeler. ...
Non-Dairy “Buttercream” Frosting (Recipe)
Ingredients 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar ¼ tsp salt 1/3 cup palm shortening 1/3 cup non-dairy soy-free butter (such as Miyoko's Organic Vegan Butter) 1 ½ tsp vanilla 1 tsp - 1 Tbsp non-dairy milk Natural coloring (see below) Directions Cream shortening and non-dairy...
Gluten-Free Chocolate Birthday Cake (Recipe)
I created this recipe for my own 40th birthday cake. I read and studied the chemistry of chocolate (alkali vs non-alkali) and baking powder vs. baking soda - I learned so much and the cake turned out great! It is important not to make substitutions to these...