The Everything Guide to the Low-FODMAP Diet

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Introduction -- Chapter 1. What is the low-FODMAP diet? The science behind the diet ; How digestion works ; How FODMAPs cause symptoms ; FODMAP research ; FODMAP types ; FODMAP: the acronym ; Hydrogen breath testing ; SIBO and FODMAPs ; Where does fiber fit in? ; Diet overview -- Chapter 2. The low-FODMAP diet for digestive problems. Do you have IBS? ; Food allergy and intolerance ; Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity ; Alternative IBS treatments ; The low-FODMAP diet for IBS ; The low-FODMAP diet for other digestive problems ; Before you start the diet ; Diet options ; The low-FODMAP diet for kids -- Chapter 3. The elimination phase. Elimination phase overview ; Restricted foods ; Allowed foods (low-FODMAP foods) ; Get your pantry ready ; Food shopping ; Tips for elimination phase success ; Dealing with emotions ; Dietary slips -- Chapter 4. The challenge phase. Food reintroduction ; Tips for challenge phase success ; Foods containing fructose ; Foods containing lactose ; Foods containing polyols ; Foods containing fructans ; Foods containing GOS ; Foods with multiple FODMAPs ; Ending the challenge phase ; The one-by-one approach ; Rechallenging ; If the diet doesn't help -- Chapter 5. Living low-FODMAP. Eating out ; Parties and other social engagements ; Traveling low-FODMAP ; The low-FODMAP diet and your wallet ; The low-FODMAP diet and your weight ; The low-FODMAP diet for vegetarians ; The low-FODMAP diet for children ; Healthy living tips ; The recipes in this book -- Chapter 6. Breakfast -- Chapter 7. Lunch -- Chapter 8. Soups -- Chapter 9. Sauces, dressings, and rubs -- Chapter 10. Pasta -- Chapter 11. Beef, pork, and poultry -- Chapter 12. Fish and shellfish -- Chapter 13. Vegetarian mains, sides, and salads -- Chapter 14. Desserts -- Chapter 15. Snacks -- Chapter 16. Drinks -- Appendix A. Sample menu plan -- Appendix B. Sources -- Appendix C. Additional resources -- Standard U.S./Metric measurement conversions.;150 recipes to ease painful symptoms and improve digestion! If you suffer with symptoms of IBS, you know that digestive troubles and pain can disrupt your day-to-day life. Fortunately, researchers have come up with a new treatment plan to help you control symptoms: a low-FODMAP diet. FODMAPs are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates that are difficult to digest and found in many common foods, like wheat, milk, beans, and some vegetables, fruits, and sweeteners. The Everything Guide to the Low-FODMAP Diet walks you through the step-by-step process for identifying your individual sensitiv. Introduction -- Chapter 1. What is the low-FODMAP diet? The science behind the diet How digestion works How FODMAPs cause symptoms FODMAP research FODMAP types FODMAP: the acronym Hydrogen breath testing SIBO and FODMAPs Where does fiber fit in? Diet overview -- Chapter 2. The low-FODMAP diet for digestive problems. Do you have IBS? Food allergy and intolerance Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity Alternative IBS treatments The low-FODMAP diet for IBS The low-FODMAP diet for other digestive problems Before you start the diet Diet options The low-FODMAP diet for kids -- Chapter 3. The elimination phase. Elimination phase overview Restricted foods Allowed foods (low-FODMAP foods) Get your pantry ready Food shopping Tips for elimination phase success Dealing with emotions Dietary slips -- Chapter 4. The challenge phase. Food reintroduction Tips for challenge phase success Foods containing fructose Foods containing lactose Foods containing polyols Foods containing fructans Foods containing GOS Foods with multiple FODMAPs Ending the challenge phase The one-by-one approach Rechallenging If the diet doesn't help -- Chapter 5. Living low-FODMAP. Eating out Parties and other social engagements Traveling low-FODMAP The low-FODMAP diet and your wallet The low-FODMAP diet and your weight The low-FODMAP diet for vegetarians The low-FODMAP diet for children Healthy living tips The recipes in this book -- Chapter 6. Breakfast -- Chapter 7. Lunch -- Chapter 8. Soups -- Chapter 9. Sauces, dressings, and rubs -- Chapter 10. Pasta -- Chapter 11. Beef, pork, and poultry -- Chapter 12. Fish and shellfish -- Chapter 13. Vegetarian mains, sides, and salads -- Chapter 14. Desserts -- Chapter 15. Snacks -- Chapter 16. Drinks -- Appendix A. Sample menu plan -- Appendix B. Sources -- Appendix C. Additional resources -- Standard U.S./Metric measurement conversions.