The low-FODMAP diet has gained popularity in the last decade and aims to minimize or eliminate your consumption of high-FODMAP foods and replace them with FODMAP-free and low-FODMAP alternatives. Read more: FODMAP 101: Detailed Beginner's Guide Article
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Low FODMAP Diet for IBS
FODMAPs are foods that contain sugar alcohols and short chain carbohydrates. The gut can't digest them very well. There are "low" FODMAP foods and "high" FODMAP foods. Foods high in FODMAPs lay in the gut and ferment, which causes symptoms of: Excessive gas Bloating Abdominal pain Diarrhea Some people with digestive diseases and disorders, for example, IBS, microscopic colitis, IBD (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), and other functional bowel disorders often are placed on a low FODMAP diet to decrease the amount of high FODMAPs foods in the diet, which create uncomfortable symptoms.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a GI disorder with symptoms of constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. IBS treatment includes medications, dietary changes, and lifestyle changes.
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IBS Triggers (Prevention)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disease that can affect the quality of those who suffer from this condition. People with IBS can make lifestyle changes that may modify or control the number and severity of episodes. Certain foods, medications, and hormone levels may trigger IBS episodes, for example fatty foods, dairy products, eating foods in large quantities, foods that contain high levels of sorbitol, foods that produce intestinal gas (broccoli, onions, cabbage, and beans), chocolate, caffeine, physiological stress, some antibiotics, some antidepressants, medicine with sorbitol, and menstrual pain. Exercise, diet, and other lifestyle changes can decrease IBS flares, and prevent the number and severity of IBS episodes of diarrhea and constipation.
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What Are the First Signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. IBS is a chronic condition that may cause either diarrhea or constipation, depending on the person.
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The 10 Best Diet Plans For Weight Loss
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Foods To Avoid
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a medical condition affecting the large bowel. It is a group of symptoms occurring together, including repeated pain in the abdomen, cramping, bloating and changes in the bowel movements, which may be diarrhea, constipation or both.
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