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Whoever said “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” didn’t have food-sensitive IBS!

For kids and families who struggle with IBS it can be very frustrating when it seems like they are doing everything right with diet - eating fiber, lots of fruits and vegetables, yogurt, whole grains, and yet continuing to suffer from gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea or constipation.

In fact, instead of getting better, the constipation, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms associated with poor digestion get even worse!

Why is it that for some people, a clean, plant based diet seems to be the key to good health, while for others it simply makes things worse? The reason is FODMAPs.


— What Are FODMAPs? —
FODMAPs is an acronym standing for: Fermentable, Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides, and Polyols.

These are types of carbohydrates, certain starches and sugars, that are fermented when we digest them. This causes gas and belching, stomach cramps and bloating, and diarrhea and constipation.

FODMAPs are found in all types of foods. They’re in wheat and certain vegetables, like broccoli or onion. They’re in dairy products, like milk or yogurt. They’re in beans and legumes. And they even occur naturally in certain fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, asparagus, and even in popular sweeteners.

— How does a low fodmaps diet work? —
There are 3 stages to the low FODMAPs diet. First, the Elimination Phase. We start by cutting out all high-FODMAP food sources in the diet. During this time, you will focus your attention on low FODMAP foods such as Gluten free breads and pasta, Leafy greens, and Proteins. This is the hard part of the diet, because it is the most restrictive time. But after 2-6 weeks, your IBS symptoms will go away.
Next is the challenge phase and this is when the fun begins. Now you will slowly and purposefully test each of the FODMAP food groups one by one, to see which are your biggest triggers. By adding one category of FODMAPs to your diet at a time, and gradually increasing the amount you eat over several days, you can monitor and observe your reaction. It’s really important to keep a good food journal. Good notes, such as what your IBS symptoms were, how severe they were, and what time they occurred, will provide you with information regarding your food sensitivities and tolerances.
In Phase 3, it’s time to begin flourishing. Now, you will use your results from the challenges to create a personalized custom IBS diet that you can use to keep yourself free from symptoms, while adding back in some of your favorite foods.



Discover the Flourishing with FODMAPs course and take the first stage for free: https://academy.feedtosucceed.com/courses/educationphase



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