How to Know If You Need a Low FODMAP Diet

if you’re dealing with constant bloating, gas, stomach cramps, or unpredictable digestion, your gut may be trying to tell you something. one tool that can help you get to the root of your symptoms is the low FODMAP diet—a short-term eating plan designed to reduce digestive distress + help identify your food triggers

what is the low FODMAP diet?

FODMAPs are certain types of carbohydrates that are hard for some people to digest. they ferment in the gut + can cause bloating, gas, discomfort + changes in bowel movements—especially for people with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or sensitive digestion

Common high-FODMAP foods include:

onions + garlic

wheat, barley + rye

apples, pears + watermelon

milk, yogurt + soft cheeses

beans + lentils

the low FODMAP diet removes these foods for a few weeks, then reintroduces them slowly to help you figure out which ones your body handles well—+ which ones it doesn’t

how do you know if it’s right for you?

you may benefit from trying a Low FODMAP Diet if:

you regularly experience bloating, gas, or abdominal pain

you have diarrhea, constipation, or both

you’ve been diagnosed with IBS

you’ve ruled out more serious gut conditions (like celiac or IBD), but still feel off

you notice symptoms flare up after eating certain foods, but can’t pinpoint which ones

important reminder:

the low FODMAP diet is not meant to be a forever diet—it’s a temporary elimination phase followed by reintroduction. the goal is to find what works for your unique gut so you can feel better + eat with confidence again

if you’re curious about whether this could help you, consider working with a gut health coach or dietitian trained in the low FODMAP protocol. guidance can make a big difference in making the process less stressful + more effective.


ready to try it?

i will be launching a gut health coaching program the first week of October !!! i am so excited to finally begin taking on clients + helping to create waves of positive change + lasting shifts that will leave you feeling happy, healthy, confident + in control

more on this to come in the following days, via social media accounts, this blog + my website as a whole. 

love you so much.

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