The Low FODMAP Diet - Where we stand

The Low FODMAP Diet

Having been around for some time we look at the low FODMAP diet, and ask has it worked.

We write the following blog with the following in mind.  As part of our attempt to help IBS sufferers we have three Low FODMAP Recipe sites.  As with all our work, the purpose of the sites are simply to give IBS sufferers free and easily accessible information, they are not there as financial opportunities.

Mixed

It is with this in mind we are able to be relatively objective about the subject.   We use the word relatively as the low FODMAP diet has worked for us , thus we are aware that it can work.  The trouble is that for any IBS treatment it is unlikely to work for all and herein lies the problem.

While the low FODMAP diet has been a wonderful move forward in the treatment of IBS, helping thousands to feel so much better, it has alienated many when it has been oversold as being the panacea of IBS treatment.

We continue to believe that the low FODMAP diet can be a tremendously advantageous for many sufferers, particularly in the reduction of bloating and cramping.  With that said, we would not suggest to any IBS sufferer that the low FODMAP diet will resolve their IBS.  It is one of many treatments to try, one that is very successful, however it has no guarantees.

Our Advice

We are always concerned when we see any IBS treatment aggressively pushed as experience tells us that the diversity of IBS symptoms means there is no sure things.  As a result we would always keep our advice simple on this or any other IBS treatment matter.  Try it with an open mind, and give it everything, if it does not work you have learnt something else which will benefit you in the long term.

Introducing

IBS-Health.com is very proud to present two new websites to further assist your battle with IBS.  we have created IBS Curo and IBS Sano to tackle specific areas of IBS.  We have a very clear goal, to create the largest free website to help the sufferers of IBS.

We are well on the way to achieving that, however the site is growing so large that we became concerned that it will be harder to find specific material for some.  In particular we have isolated the basic information for those who may be new to IBS and simply wish to find out the key guidelines.  That information is on IBS Curo.

Curo - care, take care, tend, look after, pay attention, pay heed

IBS Sano is totally dedicated to the low FODMAP diet.  The site contains basic information about the low FODMAP diet, along with FODMAP food lists and a vast selection of low FODMAP recipes.  We aim to add to the recipes every day, so there should be something there for you.

From vegan, through to gluten and dairy free, the list of recipes aims to cover every possible dietary requirement and we take a great deal of pride in ensuring that we have a well balanced variety of dishes.

For those who have yet to try the low FODMAP diet, we do recommend that you give it a try.  It does not work for everyone, however it has worked for many IBS sufferers and relieves some of the troubling symptoms of IBS.

Sano - heal, remedy, cure, make healthy, make sound, repair

We will continue to build our epic IBS resource at IBS-Health.com, however we hope that you find these sites of use to you.

Kind Regards

The IBS-Health.com Team