5 Simple Ways to Start the Low FODMAP Diet

There’s currently a plethora of different dietary options for people with specific needs. Keto (low-carb), Paleo (the Paleolithic diet), Atkins, the Vegan diet...everywhere you turn there’s a new diet to follow! .

One specific diet you may not be as familiar with is the Low FODMAP diet. Although it is still considered a fairly new diet, it may be just the right tool for improving your health and well-being.

Let’s take a look at this revolutionary diet that is now being practiced all over the world and at Taylor Made Cuisine’s meal delivery service in Laguna Beach!

What is the Low FODMAP Diet?

For those not antiquated with the diet, FODMAP stands for fermentable, oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols. Each of these prefixes are associated with different groups of carbohydrates that can cause digestive issues.

Bloating, gas, and stomach pain are just a few of the symptoms you may experience by eating these different types of foods. The Low FODMAP diet is especially useful for people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as well.

Low FODMAP diet can help you navigate your way through these potential health issues and can be a convenient method of preventing digestive problems. 

Here’s the different types of FODMAPs found in common household foods.

Oligosaccharides: these foods contain wheat, rye, legumes, and some vegetables and fruits such as onions

Disaccharides: dairy products fall under this category including common foods such as milk, yogurt, and some varieties of cheese

Monosaccharides: foods containing fructose including certain types of fruit, honey, and even agave fall into this category

Polyols: other types of fruits such as berries contain polyols 

Each of these carb sources may cause distress in people with sensitive stomachs. If you struggle with digestive issues on a regular basis, then switching to a Low FODMAP diet could be an easy way to help solve your issues!

So, now that you know all about the Low FODMAP diet, let’s take a look at the how easy it is to start following the Low FODMAP diet with Taylor Made Cuisine! 

5 Easy Ways to Start the Low FODMAP Diet Today

Before undergoing any sort of diet change, be sure to discuss options with a qualified medical professional. Many doctors are now recommending the Low FODMAP diet to their patients due to its effectiveness in treating gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. 

The good news is that up to 75% of IBS patients will experience significant symptom relief by simply adhering to the Low FODMAP diet. 

1. Track Your Food Intake

Tracking your food is the key to success in almost any diet. Although food diaries are useful for keeping track of calories, macronutrients, and other nutritional content, it can also be helpful for other reasons.

In this case, keeping track of your food can help you better understand which foods affect your stomach. If certain foods are causing distress, be sure to write down how you feel. Over time, you should be able to get a better sense of how different foods affect your well-being.

2. Use a Low FODMAP App

It can be difficult to know which foods are high in FODMAPs and which foods aren’t! By understanding what you’re eating, you'll be able to make appropriate food choices. 

To help you out, try downloading a Low FODMAP mobile app! These apps are invaluable resources for following the Low FODMAP diet, and they let you know which foods properly fit into your diet!

We recommend and use the MONASH University App!

3. Start the Elimination Phase

To begin the diet, be sure to eliminate foods containing high amounts of FODMAPs for at least two weeks, and up to two months.

Foods containing these ingredients should be avoided including:

Fructose (found in many fruits)

Lactose (found in dairy products)

Fructans (found in certain grains, fruits, and vegetables)

Polyols (found in some fruits, vegetables, and artificial sweeteners)

Once these foods are out of your system, the body will begin to cleanse itself. 

4. Introduce FODMAPs Back Into Your Diet

It’s possible that only certain FODMAPs may be affecting your digestive system, so you can slowly introduce certain foods back into your diet. Try choosing one FODMAP group for a week or two, and see how your body responds to it.

If you find a particular group of foods doesn’t affect you, you can begin eating more of it. Eventually, try adding more foods back to your diet until you experience some sort of reaction. If you have some type of flare up, remove that food from your diet and try again. 

Through trial and error, you should eventually have a solid sense of how your body reacts to different foods. You should be able to decipher which foods fit best with your life.

5. Use a Low FODMAP Meal Prep Delivery Service

It can be difficult to stay on track with the Low FODMAP diet. Knowing which foods contain FODMAPs, finding the proper recipes to cook, and taking the time to prepare your own food can be challenging and time consuming for most people!

And this is especially true, if you’re a busy person with a career, family, and other social obligations. 

That’s where a Low FODMAP meal prep delivery service such as Taylor Made Cuisine comes in. The daily struggles of life can get in the way of cooking and preparing healthy, well-balanced meals. When this happens you may find yourself relegated to fast food or frozen dinners. 

At TMC, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between health and convenience. Our custom meal prep delivery service provides fresh, restaurant quality meals delivered weekly right to your doorstep. 

And guess what? We specialize in low FODMAP meal delivery in Orange County!

We offer Low FODMAP meal plans, Low FODMAP meal plan subscriptions (save 10% off your meal plan every week by signing up), and Low FODMAP menu items in our meal delivery store!

In addition, our meal delivery service offers different types of family meals and meal plan diets to choose from, including: Candida, Paleo meal delivery, Keto meal delivery, Pescatarian meals, Vegan meals, and Vegetarian meals. We also offer Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free meals too! No matter what your specific health and goals require, Taylor Made has your back!

We now even offer family meal options, so you and your family can sit down and experience a quality meal together!

With our premium ingredients, chef-inspired flavors, and classically trained chefs, you’ll always have restaurant quality food waiting for you in your fridge when you get home from a long days work! Best of all, you just have to re-heat your food to have a scrumptious meal in just minutes!

What’s more, your menu items come in their own individual container, so your food always stays fresh while keeping its true flavor intact. That way, you can order up to seven days worth of food from us, and never have to lift a finger to eat healthy all week long!

If you’re ready to try the best meal prep service in Orange County and the Los Angeles area, look no further than us at TMC. 

What are you waiting for? Start your path to a healthier, better you and place your meal prep order today!

- R

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