This limited-carbohydrate diet is designed to prevent bacterial overgrowth in the intestines
Low Fodmap
This diet is often recommended for gastrointestinal (GI) conditions such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Crohn’s disease. It is low in fermentable carbs known as FODMAPS. Common foods avoided are:
- Oligosaccharides: wheat, rye, legumes, garlic, onions
- Disaccharides: Milk, lactose, soft cheeses
- Fructans: veggies like asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts
- Monosaccharides: high fructose fruits like apples, mangoes, figs
- Polyols: certain fruits and veggies including blackberries, apricots, avocados and sweeteners ending in “-tol” (sorbitol, xylitol, etc.)
- Low Fodmap
Additional Diets
An elimination-style diet designed to identify foods that contribute to autoimmune disease
A diet designed for those with allergy-like symptoms and intolerance to high histamine foods