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FODMAPS is new to me. Can you explain what that is?
Posted by: Linda Simon | September 07, 2009 at 06:51 PM
What the heck are FODMAPS, you ask? FODMAPS is a decidedly un-catchy acronym referring to a group of dietary carbohydrates that can cause IBS symptoms in sensitive individuals. The important thing to know about FODMAPS is that they have two things in common:
* They are fermentable (by colonic bacteria)
* They are osmotically active (can attract water into the gut)
Examples of FODMAPS include lactose, fructose, fructans, sugar alcohols and galactans
Most of the carbohydrates in the diet should be digested and absorbed in the small intestine. If malabsorption occurs, these carbohydrates are carried into the large intestine. There, they can cause gas, bloating, and other IBS symptoms because of their fermentability and osmotic activity.
By the way, FODMAPS stands for Fermentable Oligo- Di- and Mono-saccharides And Polyols.
Posted by: Patsy Catsos | September 08, 2009 at 08:13 PM
I think I'm going to learn a lot from your site, Patsy! Looking forward to reading more :)
Posted by: Nutrition to kitchen | September 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Any thoughts on sugar snap peas? Are they like green beans or green peas? They appear to be a trigger for me.....can't find any information on this type of 'pea'. Thank you!
Posted by: Joyce Wilkins | September 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Sorry, they don't seem to have been analyzed for fructans in the most recent data tables Ive seen.
Posted by: Patsy Catsos | September 29, 2010 at 12:04 PM