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
A low carb, high fat diet designed to change the way the body fuels itself through ketosis
An anti-inflammatory diet designed to calm the gut, intestines and overall digestive system