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IBS and vegetarian diet?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 3, 2023 | Replies (36)

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@marlenec

I have tried the low FODMAP protocol a number of times during flare ups and am two weeks into it now but still having some bad days. Since there are periods during which I am able to eat almost everything I’m thinking my issues are more threshold relevant - so if I over load I have trouble rather than if I eat just a small portion of a high FODMAP food. I have the lists of “do and do not eat”foods and the app from Monash university. My PCP attended Monash so he’s familiar with it. I’m seeing a new GI today - because I’m new to the area - so will see what he says. I am just trying to figure out what my possible “permanent” eliminations will have to be within the context of a vegetarian household. I think I will be stuck cooking low FODMAP versions for me since I don’t feel it’s right to impose it on my family - we are of Italian heritage so subbing garlic oil for garlic is tough and my daughter-in-law is a pretty health conscious person so subbing canned lentils for dry in her recipes is probably not something she’d be too thrilled about. I guess I have to understand that if I was living alone I’d be cooking for myself anyway!

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I think you are right about the 'threshold' idea and amounts of certain foods. I know a lady who loves avocados, and she used to eat up to 3 at a time! Now she knows to keep it to one at a time, or even half of a large one. That way she can still enjoy one of her favorite foods, just not the same way she used to.

Look at your supplements and make sure they do not contain these https://www.siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/sibo_supplement_checklist.pdf
It is amazing how a tiny amount of a food chemical can upset your digestion. You should also investigate the specific vitamins and minerals you supplement with and choose ones that are digested completely. I had bad gas from a magnesium product which was suppose to be magnesium citrate and turned out to be magnesium oxide [ found this out after a lawsuit against the company).

I am using the Monash University FODMAP app too and find it has really helped me; and you are right you have to be careful you do not stack too many FODMAP safe portions into one meal. That is the trick. Best of luck!