Having waded through a dozen fodmap RUclips channels now, and become disillusioned with the very idea that I could see the diet through, at last some sensible, straightforward information and advice. No food fadiness or vegan overtones, just blissful common sense. If you are still out there, 7 years on, thanks so much!
Thank you VERY VERY much for this helpful and supportive video! I've suffered for over 60 years with undiagnosed IBS type symptoms and I'm just now following the fodmap diet and it's making a difference already in the first few weeks. I would eat cardboard if I thought it would help, so the low FODMAP diet is a breeze. My thanks to science and to people like you who take the time to share your knowledge, experiences and very helpful suggestions. All the best.
You can make garlic infused oil beceause fodmaps dissolves in water, not in oil or fat. So if you cut some garlic up in not too small pieces, fry them up in oil and then remove the garlic, the oil will not have any fodmaps in it. Thanx for the video :)
I would recommend getting an intolerance test. After suffering for over 2 years my doctor advised me of the Fodmap diet. I tried with let's say mixed results from the diet and medication. After reaching a low point I went for an food intolerance test and was told it was gluten I'm intolerant to. When discussing this with my doctor he explained that the allergy test they do wouldn't necessarily have picked it up as allergies and intolerance are different. Any ways. Since cutting out all gluten I feel so much better and suffer far less than I used to. Hope this helps anyone who took the time to read. I wish you all the best.
I started the Low FODMAP diet after being diagnosed with IBS more recently and it absolutely works for me, completely life changing. Excellent video. Thanks.
4 years ago when you uploaded this video I was watching it and now in 2021 January I am again here watching the same video.I really liked the way you crushed that garlic it's really so much mentally soothing.
Fantastic video man! I've been dealing with bad "IBS" issues for my whole life, but they've gotten to the point of being almost unbearable the past 2 years. Got a handful of testing done over this time and everything comes back negative, so my doctor is convinced it's all just from stress of school, anxiety, and just IBS. I've been lactose intolerant most of my life. Going to try a gluten free diet starting in a few days and see what happens, in the case that it doesn't help me I have been looking into FODMAP as the next step I take. Tons of great information in this video. Glad you're doing so much better now!
Erik, thanks so much for the comment - it sounds like your story is very similar to mine. I cut out Gluten too but still found I was having a lot of trouble. The big changes for me have been Onion and Garlic alongside the lactose and gluten, I really recommend cutting them out too if you can. Good luck bud - let me know how you get on :)
omg! same thing--all my test are negative but i've been felt horrible. the amount of anxiety/stress i have is overbearing. However, recently, I've tried gluten free diet and a probiotic and I'm feeling better. Give it a try!
Hi Alastair, thank you so much for this fantastic video. Our son Andy who is 21 years old has been suffering for almost a year now and has recently discovered that his problem is IBS. The doctors he has seen so far have more or less told him that there is not much that can be done. Andy discovered your video on Wednesday and suddenly he is very upbeat about the whole thing. Hearing your story about how this diet changed your life has really given him hope. He already has your 'no foods' and 'yes foods' list up on his fridge. He is currently in a flatshare as a student at Nottingham University... and would you believe studying Food Sciences ! ... so who knows, this might even have an impact on his future professional activity ! I am French and my husband is English and we live in Bordeaux in France. We have started watching your other videos and we like them very much. The content, the style and the video editing are all fantastic. It is also inspiring to see how you created your own company and how you encourage other people to do the same through your genuine enthusiasm ! All the best Alastair, Cheers, Muriel and Gordon
Muriel, thats one of the nicest comments I've ever had so thank you so much. Doing videos can be a little lonely sometimes and you don't know who you are reaching unless they take the time to comment as you have. This one has really spurred me on to make more and come back from my short break even stronger. Thank you :) Tell Andy that if he wants to ask me anything, I'm more than happy to help. A
Thank you so FREAKING MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been seaching for answers like these for almost 2 years now. I wont tell the story because we are all here for the same reasons Im sure but yea over a year 1/2 of doctors with creams + pills or telling me I had nothing... to finally find I had IBS by myself. There was a lot of stress in my life but I knew I had to change something I was doing wrong and this is finally it. I feel so wrong right now and thats everydays... im only 24 im trying my best at work & always feel tired.. didnt really know why but now I know exactly how to manage it. AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE!!! Im low on money but as soon as I get money this week Im starting a fresh & healthy life. Im so happy :)
Hey bud, this is so good to hear. In terms of money I don't think it needs to cost you lots to do this. I would invest in the app (to help you manage it) then print off some lists of food you can and can't eat for the fridge. Don't worry about buying expensive gluten free food. Just get good quality meat and veg (that you're allowed) and stick to that. Good luck :)
Omg, I am from Brazil and just discovered this diet... it is changing my life. Thanks a LOT for sharing this. It is not really disseminated here, and I am just SO HAPPY to have just discovered it with my doctor!
Alastair, these are great practical examples given. Most videos I've watched don't show what foods to eat or not to eat, so I'm delighted to have found yours. Excellent, thank you! 🍽️
Thank you for making this video. Excellent references & links to great sources!! I will pass this on to anyone I know who is suffering. I began the LFM diet in April '19. The results were almost instant- in a good way! I was so surprised to be able to eat any veggies or fruits! Due to crc cancer treatment my gut stopped absorbing nutrients after 5 yrs NED. I was very strict with myself and did the elimination phase, testing and re-challenging is ongoing forever. It's so easy to get off track. I'm still working very hard on that. Yesterday ate at Subway. Been up since 1am doing all my emergency remedies (gut woke me up w/unspeakable suffering) so my day today is not a complete loss!
I've been on the low FODMAP diet for about 6 years now and this would have to be the best explanation I have ever heard. I also can't do mushrooms. Have tried intros them into my diet a couple of times with terrible results. I'm from Australia and the info from the Monash University is incredible. But I must send a big thank you out to my gastroenterologist who told me about this diet. So thank you Dr David Curran 😃
I am in the U.S., so we don't have many of the brands that you showed- but we definitely have plenty of substitutes. I just want to thank you so so much for this. Yours is one of the only videos that just makes it simple and easy and fun! Bless you and thank you. Continued health to you!
Cheers Alistair, that was really helpful. Have been suffering IBS most of my adult life, and it's been getting worse, so am about to give the FODMAP diet a go.
Saw a consultant today. He told me about FODMAPS. I then had a mini meltdown thinking about how to do this with a husband and 3 kids!! But now I have watched your video, I'm feeling a lot more optimistic 🙂. Have ordered the Sue Shepherd books and will hit the shops tomorrow. Many thanks for all the info. Suz
Great video. I've been on the diet for a month. An entire month of no intestinal/bowel distress. Don't miss onions or garlic at all. difficult when I'm out, though.
Alistair...you are a star...I have suffered for ever....i have tried so many diets....low carb high fat worked really well for me. I came across this last night and ordered a book straight away as I am flying to Oz soon and am so anxious about the flight....hopefully I will be able to get this all sorted before I fly. Your video is so informative....I love your approach to it. Well Done. Kerry
This was so helpful!! I’ve been feeling great and only been on low fodmap for a week but I think getting rid of gluten and dairy has made a huge difference. Thanks for sharing your experience, it makes it feel so much more manageable!
Well done Carla, sticking with it long term is the real test - for me it was a no brainer in the end. Pain or happiness, I know which I'd rather have :)
Finally, a video made by someone isn't an obnoxiously hyper blogger chick saying "like" half of the time. Well constructed explanation without regurgitating stereotypical blogger talking points perpetuated by the internet.
Omg this is so informative thank u !! I have given up a lot of foods because it’s just not worth hurting! I sure appreciate you being so through with this info !
You are amazing! This video is going to help so many people, myself included. Stoked to hear your gut troubles have left you and your so healthy now. I'm honestly feelin more motivated to attempt this lifestyle than ever. Thankyou, Thankyou! :)
THANK YOU ....You probably saved my arse. I have been miserable, bed to toilet and back. that has been my life. You have made this so easy for me to understand, and the doctors in the USA my home thought I was crazy, until I did all the breath tests and endoscopies. I need your frige lists, and yes my cat had my last milk. I used to love to cook anything and eat anything...now relearning..Thanks man. john h
Excellent video. I've had IBS since I was 28. I am now 77. They called it spastic colon here in the USA back then. At first I only had an attack maybe once or twice year, and not a bad one. As I have aged it has come on more and more often and now the attacks are major. I am new to the lowfodmap way of eating but it is really helping! I can eat a little bit of regular bread, but just maybe one slice a day. A teeny tiny amount of onion in a recipe...like a teaspoonful minced very fine. I use lactose free milk but am able to tolerate 1 tablespoon of heavy cream in my coffee each morning. I havent seen lactose free cream here in my small community but will be on the lookout. No lactose free cheese either but I can handle a small amount of cheddar cheese Thanks for the great info. I'm also a diabetic so that makes things twice as hard. Have to stay away from sugars. .even honey and maple syrup but liquid pure stevia is my go to sweetener.
Same here. 72 here and when I was in my 20s was diagnosed with spastic colon. Never had it explain to me what it was and so I went on my merry way. Fast forward to the last six years and the myriad of symptoms from this IBS it’s pretty much overwhelming. Just started the FOD map three days ago and already my belly is a little bit flatter. This is not meant for a long-term diet however and it’s only meant to do long enough to heal the gut. Given that, I’m sure eliminating most of these things would be better in the long term. I think years of IBS does it damage that may be irreparable. I know that it causes leaky gut syndrome, SIBO And can cause chronic pain such as fibromyalgia.
I'm not on the Fodmap diet but have heard about it and it all seemed to be very confusing but this little video of yours is great because it makes it easy to understand what you can eat instead of the Fodmap food. Thank you for making it.
Thank god I found this video!! I was giving minimal information and no support about FODMAPs from my doctor and was really struggling. This has really helped my kick start my journey! Yay.
Utterly brilliant video, not sure if you know but the university named in this prog now has an app, which is quite easy to follow. A tip I have is that I make my own stocks and freeze them in ice cube bags. Bagged a Sunday dinner chicken carcass off my brother in-law at the weekend.(much to everyone's amusement.) So nice to hear tips from someone who has been following the diet for sometime. Thanks for inviting us into your home you are inspirational. Thanks for posting.
So glad it was of use Daisy - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
This is absolutely fabulous! I was so overwhelmd! before I saw this! I did not know where to even begin - this gave mke a start - I will watch it a few tines to get knowledge of this diet!
Thank you Kathleen, there is loads of good stuff online so try not to get too overwhelmed. I put some links in the description which should help too. Good luck :)
i would just cut out dairy completely FODMAP or not. U can sometimes use organic raw goat kefir and grassfed ghee for some health benefits but best not to play games if u have a food sensitivity.
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain , caution, and recommend solutions to everyday foods. I have been suffering from weight loss tiredness, brain fog and a walking air balloon as the days progress. Medical scratch heads and prescribe for indigestion, which I haven’t suffered from ever,! Now gathering RUclips info which gives me hope that it is possible to feel better than I have been for too long now . Thank you for sharing, you have made my day to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank you so much. Just discovered your video. Funny and informative. My special needs daughter ( young adult ) has IBS no help from doctors, just bought that book , putting her on the FODMAP diet. Done some shopping for this, but your tips and ideas are really appreciated and many thanks.
Good visuals! You are good at teaching this and should make more Fodmap videos even though I may not agree with the length of time being years. I am.impress with your articulation of all those sugars. I am curious to know your source of being on the FODMAP diet for years instead of 2- 6 weeks or two months?
Best and most useful video on the subject so far. Thank you for sharing it helped a lot! The only thing is your list of OK and NOT OK foods in your kitchen... I couldn't read them :(. Thank you anyway, hugs from Budapest
Thank you so much for sharing your story and tips! I've suffered from IBS for over 30yrs. I've always been extremely nutritionally conscious, avoiding high-fructose corn syrup, imitation color additives, MSG, BHT, etc. Last year was awful. I developed auto-immune hives which migrated all over my body for 5 miserable months until I finally met with a wonderful allergy Dr. After getting the hives under control with antihistamines, my IBS was continuing to get worse until I ended up in the hospital last November. It was then that my gastroenterologist shared and encouraged the Low-Fodmap diet. From the second day of starting the low-fodmap diet I felt better. I've been blaming many of the wrong foods and not realizing that some healthy foods are not good for some of us. I've got a little ways to go, but am excited to finally have some control and better understanding of my condition and my body. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Thanks again, you've been a big help!
Hi Tracy, your story is so good to hear. Obviously its sad you've had such a hard time but its amazing you're getting it under control. It did take me a while so all I'd say is make sure you stick with it :)
After 12hrs in extreme pain I was told by my doctor that I just needed to take daily over the counter medication for the rest of my life and no food avoidance was necessary. I started doing my own research and came across FODMAP diet. I’ve completed 3 weeks and I finally have my energy back, walk 5 miles yesterday and I’m not tired today. Not sure if I’m going to regret or not, but I tried a little bit of coffee this morning with almond milk. I’ve been coffee free since I started the program and honestly I don’t even know why I tried today. I think I was missing the ritual of drinking coffee, not the coffee itself. Thank you for your very informative video
So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Hahaha, loved this video, your personality really shines through without even making an effort & I loved how you simplified everything. Thank you so much! I was recently encouraged by doc to try a low fodmap diet after a series of daily nightmare bloat!! Been a vegan past two years. I would like to enrol on your course; would me being plant based benefit me from enrolling? I would very much love to enrol as I still have so much to learn & absolutely love your approach. Anyway, thank you once again 💜
Hi there, thank you so much for the kind comments :) The course is more about living with the diet and how you can adapt relatively easily. I try and point out lots of resources online and places I went when things were tough. I'd say it was still very relevant for you and if you liked this video then the course is essentially an hour long version of it cut up into bite sized (pardon the pun) bits :) I'd love your feedback. :)
Alastair Banks: haha, love a good pun! I beat you to it and enrolled after I posted the comment haha, couldn't help myself. I'm yet to start and I'm excited to! Can we contact you directly on there if we have questions? (I constantly have questions!) x
Changed my life SO much! I thought I was going to die from the IBS experience. My doctor had never heard of it. Lol. My sister recommended it to me! So awesome! I love her! I have found that following the "rules" of food combining has helped me stick with it, to understand what and how to eat.
I used to use Garlic on everything and all of my Meals and started one day getting the worst chest pains. I literally felt like I was dying. Thought it was something more serious as the pain kept travelling to my Stomach. Ended up at A&E and found out it was trapped gas from eating the wrong types of Food. I was eating Garlic, Lentils, Wheat, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans. I assumed because it was Healthy, I was ok. Then I was recommended on Fodmap. Just currently going through my trigger foods and seeing what sets me off.
Quick note on the dairy: coming from someone who is lactose intolerant (I can handle virtually zero of the stuff), not all dairy is created equal in terms of lactose. Since it is milk sugar, many foods that have been lacto-fermented (e.g. plain yogurt, kefir, etc.) actually eliminate most of the lactose in the culturing process. Sour cream is not one of these, but plain Greek yogurt is safe and nearly a perfect substitute for this. Fermentation actually opens up possibilities for things other than just dairy, as gas (which causes bloating) produced from the bacteria digesting the FODMAPs we can't happens in a jar rather than your colon. Many high fat products such as butter (which is 85% milk fat or greater) and certain cheeses contain very little lactose. I use large amounts of butter with no problems. Finally, buying lactase supplements in pill form is much cheaper here in the US than buying lactose-free dairy products. Hope this helps!
Thank you for making this video, this has been one of the most helpful videos I have watched, I have recently been diagnosed with IBS and I just felt like I got no information but you have just helped loads and I love the tips and advice that you gave!
So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
I have been suffering with this for many years without knowing what to do. I finally had a gastroenterologist tell me that I had IBF and I need to see a nutritionist to go on the side. Thanks so much for sharing
Carrageenan is in a lot of things you wouldn't suspect as well, check your toothpaste label. Even though you don't eat toothpaste, it's ingredients are quickly absorbed through your gums!
Brilliant video so glad you've cured yourself. My daughter has just been prescribed this diet by the NHS. They now specifically say it's not a completely "gluten-free and lactose-free diet and you should be fine with the normal much cheaper rice crispies, oatmeal, oat cakes, butter and cheeses.
Absolutely love your style of video, fun, informative... You have a great delivery even on a serious topic....Love it, not the IBS so much but you and your vid.....Thanks...will defo look into formal further. Keep up the great vids and the fun stuff.....Gotta have fun!!! X
Thanks for the video! Currently on week 2 of the low fodmap diet & have had some better days, and some not so good. So it's nice to hear that it's worth carrying on and hopefully it'll help in the long run.
Dude I love this video. I have a short attention span and I really watched this whole thing through, not skipping anything, even took some notes. This is really helpful, thank you so much-I can’t wait to try these products and get started with low FODMAP because the IBS thing has had such a negative impact on my health, just life in general. I’m a new subscriber so I’m not sure if you’ve done so already, but if you haven’t, could you make one of those “what I eat in a day videos”, or meal plans? If you’ve done this or something similar then just drop the link. Thank you for your time and this video!! 👋💌
Thank you so much! I'm planning on doing some new videos this year but do check out the Udemy course link in the description too as there is loads more useful info in that
According to NHS FODMAP advice, Waitrose Spelt Sourdough bread is fine for IBS sufferers. It uses spelt flour using the sourdough method. It does contain wheat but does not affect you.
Great video, Thank you merry very much! I found another fabulous substitute for garlic, a pricey though (for special occasions is perfect). It is anchovies. Olive oil, lemon juice, mustard (crap free), maple, salt, anchovies mushed and stirred together make wonderful salad dressing. With that bite you missed.
Really enjoyed this. Have recently been recommended this diet by my doctor after many years of digestive problems. Had never heard of it before...he had to write it down for me to research! Think I will order the book you recommended too. My last "ordinary" Sunday lunch today and I start tomorrow!
Hi Kay, great to hear. Really don't worry too much about what you'll lose. Immerse yourself in the substitutions and it doesn't have to be as bigger deal. Its not easy out and about but at home it really can be like for like in many cases.
So glad it was of use Rebekka - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Thank you for explaining it throughly! I am dealing with this pandemic as we all are, lost of insurance and a narrowing in between my small and large intestines. This will have to be something I will have to hit head on asap I get back to work and insurances starts. I'm glad I found info with this fodmap diet so let's see how it works for me.....
Great video! This diet really works for IBS. Have you tried substituting spelt bread for wheat? It has been a great alternative for me. Same with spelt pasta, spelt crackers, etc.
So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Thank you, thank you for making this accessible video. Grateful to people like yourself for sharing and I'm planning to give it a try soon! Happy belly to you!
Awesome video!!! Thanks for making it, and I love your creative "ways" of getting rid of the food. Lol... could you please make a video with some Fodmap recipes? 😊
Great info for a beginner like myself...you have really helped to get my head around it all as it’s a minefield of info out there. Hope I feel better soon.
Ty so much ! This ibsc is crazy.... I'm tired of being sick... I'm tired of being scared to eat ugh.. Please make more videos I'm following..... How about meats and other veggies I should stay away from
So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Been on FODMAP for about three weeks now and I feel AMAZING 😌 I've switched to gluten and mostly dairy free products and I make my own oat wraps (gluten-free bread breaks the wallet) and I'm learning how to make different breads using different flours. *It's amazing!* I still eat cheese and I have a tiny bit of cream in my coffee but I wanna switch to almond or oat milk. I haven't had an IBS attack in a while now. I switched to quinoa and rice; quinoa causes a bit of gas but that's right before I have a bowel movement do it helps keep everything moving and no constipation! I've been sipping on pure maple syrup whenever I get a sweet craving (it's FODMAP friendly) and I've cut out basically everything that's caused my stomach to have problems which includes apples, avocados, onions, garlic. I don't have cravings (except for sourdough bread) and I've shed 12lbs!
Apparently spelt sourdough bread and wheat sourdough bread is low Fodmap (according to Monash University). For me at least it works fine. Fingers crossed.
I really enjoyed watching your video! I loved how you explained all the different groups it was very helpful. I was told the only reason that dairy products are labeled lactose free is because those have had lactaid medications added to them. So my question would be if that is the case are they really benefiting your IBS? Something to look into. But like I said GREAT video loved it! I suffer from IBS as well and am trying it now too. Dairy is my enemy. So I switched to Soy milk only to discover that is not a good choice either lol.
Thanks Jolante, I have to say Im no dietician so I don't really know the ins and outs, I can only talk about my own circumstances. I've seen a big improvement with lactose free milk but I guess everyone has their own individual triggers so its a very personal thing. Good luck with the diet and thank you for the kind comments :)
LactASE is the enzyme which breaks down lactOSE into more simple sugars which the body can utilise (glucose and galactose). So yes, they just treat the milk or dairy product with lactASE to break down the lactose so you can drink it. Many adults have a problem with lactose. As babies, the vast majority of us have no problem with milk, but since we are not meant to drink milk into adulthood (it's only meant to nourish babies after all, until they grow teeth and can eat proper food, we consume it because we CAN, not because we SHOULD), in some people, the production of lactase enzyme in the gut diminishes and thus we get problems with the lactose in dairy. Monash Uni make a wonderful app for iOS and Android which I find very helpful. It does tell you that soy is unfortunately no good either (what a relief, nasty stuff IMO).
enjoyed your vid. - i related to everything you said re managing the diet. Especially about eating out, which has become much easier since legislation came in 2 years ago, making it necessary for resteraunt to identify certain allergins. here is another tip. carry a piece of paper which lists the main things you can not eat. give it to the waiter and ask himto take it into the kitchen with your order. it makes it clear for the chef what he can and should not give you. Translate it not different languages for when you travel abroad. lastly dont forget you are the PAYING customer, you are entitled to have a meal you can eat.
Thank you so much. I’ve been bad and getting worse my whole life. Finally diagnosed at 53 years of age and on antibiotics and now a lifetime of habits to undo.
Thank you so much Alastair I have suffered so badly since both my sons died ages 16 and 18 ten months apart before that I could eat anything I liked. The attacks have become so severe that I was put in hospital for four days as they thought I had CDiff. The Doctor put me on Colefec tablets which help a lot to keep the attack’s at bay but when I get one it make me so ill and completely debilitated. I didn’t know anything about this diet and watched a video from the Monash university today. Then I found your video and am going to start today. Thank you for taking time out of your life to help others. Will let you know how I get on off to the supermarket now. I have been eating all the stuff I shouldn’t but didn’t know I shouldn’t. X
Alastair Banks! Thanks for the video! I´ll really try it out, but being a brazillian, live without onion and garlic will be a challenge... :( I add it to EVERY meal prep!!! Rice, sauces, vegetables... You name it! But loved the tip of using spring onions (green part only!!!) instead. Will try! Hope you still good! *Loved the pheasant T-shirt, BTW*
I was recommended this diet by a doctor. I never felt like my debit was bad, I always tried to keep it clean, but I guess I was just eating the wrong types of things. Only about 4 days in and my stomach does feel more stable already! I do get cravings for half a loaf of bread by the end of my day tho 😅 Thanks for the information! Hope you're doing well!
Glad I found your video. Had pain for years, had lots of tests and even diagnostic surgery. Felt like I was going round in circles with no diagnosis or treatment in sight. Been advised the FODMAP diet today and I won't lie - I'm pretty nervous. I don't have that much will power when it comes to food and dieting. I've got so used to the pain that comes with eating that I think I will go back to my comfort foods when I'm having a stressful day. do you find that you spend a lot more money with the lacto free and gluten free stuff??
Hi Jessica its going to be really important to stick with it for long enough to make a difference. I have found the food more expensive yes but then I'm happy paying more and knowing I won't be in pain :) I wish you the very best with it - keep in touch and let me know how you get on.
Hi Raks - I used the list on this blog for a long time but have adapted it to myself over time: jamieweightsforit.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/eating-my-way-to-a-healthy-lifestyle-the-low-fodmap-and-paleo-diet/
i just came acros your vid pal ive had a hiatus hernia for about 9 years now and i fell so low in my self like am dying every but am going to try this hope it works am going to stick with for a year then probs the rest of my life ps nice vid bro :)
thanks mate - if you need more help and advice on it then defo check out the course I just launched: bit.ly/lowfodmapyt - will help with a lot more info and advice and great online resources to help you adapt to the diet. Good luck man
I am about to start the FODMAP diet and hope it works. Sick of being sick.
Good luck Tracy - hows it been going?
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Get SIBO test it will show weather you have bacteria or archaea overgrowth.
Did the diet or anything else help you?
That test is fine, but more important than the test is symptoms! If you have the symptoms - you have SIBO!@@dustington1
Having waded through a dozen fodmap RUclips channels now, and become disillusioned with the very idea that I could see the diet through, at last some sensible, straightforward information and advice. No food fadiness or vegan overtones, just blissful common sense. If you are still out there, 7 years on, thanks so much!
Thank you VERY VERY much for this helpful and supportive video! I've suffered for over 60 years with undiagnosed IBS type symptoms and I'm just now following the fodmap diet and it's making a difference already in the first few weeks. I would eat cardboard if I thought it would help, so the low FODMAP diet is a breeze. My thanks to science and to people like you who take the time to share your knowledge, experiences and very helpful suggestions. All the best.
Hi Balgran, thank you for these kind words. Best of luck with the diet :)
You can make garlic infused oil beceause fodmaps dissolves in water, not in oil or fat. So if you cut some garlic up in not too small pieces, fry them up in oil and then remove the garlic, the oil will not have any fodmaps in it. Thanx for the video :)
Great advice thanks Hege :)
I discovered your video on Stomach oracle omnibus - there's plenty more good videos there that will help out
Hege Skoghus how much oil and garlic do you use to make garlic infused olive oil?
Hege Skoghus there is plenty on line about how to make garlic infused oils, just make sure you take the garlic out don’t leave it in the oil.
Be very careful doing this as it can go off and make you very sick
This is the best video on FODMAPs on RUclips. Thanks for posting.
I would recommend getting an intolerance test. After suffering for over 2 years my doctor advised me of the Fodmap diet. I tried with let's say mixed results from the diet and medication. After reaching a low point I went for an food intolerance test and was told it was gluten I'm intolerant to. When discussing this with my doctor he explained that the allergy test they do wouldn't necessarily have picked it up as allergies and intolerance are different. Any ways. Since cutting out all gluten I feel so much better and suffer far less than I used to.
Hope this helps anyone who took the time to read. I wish you all the best.
Gluten is always one of the first foods I recommend removing, it's one of the most common problem foods AND it's a high FODMAP food!
I started the Low FODMAP diet after being diagnosed with IBS more recently and it absolutely works for me, completely life changing. Excellent video. Thanks.
Pardon the pun, but great digestible information
Ha ha love it - my pleasure :)
It’s great having someone down to earth like you 😇and not showing charts and stuff😱 just showing the bad foods 🤩 fantastic video 👍
Thanks Janet - tried to keep it down to earth
Exactly the same story, reached the end of my patience with constantly feeling ill and the awful pains. Day four of FODMAP, we can do it everyone :)
How are you now? Did fodmap work for you?
@@aleksandrpetrov3938 ^
4 years ago when you uploaded this video I was watching it and now in 2021 January I am again here watching the same video.I really liked the way you crushed that garlic it's really so much mentally soothing.
I love the way you made this video, giving direct examples. A lot of your viewers seem to really appreciate this, and I think my clients would too.
Fantastic video man!
I've been dealing with bad "IBS" issues for my whole life, but they've gotten to the point of being almost unbearable the past 2 years. Got a handful of testing done over this time and everything comes back negative, so my doctor is convinced it's all just from stress of school, anxiety, and just IBS.
I've been lactose intolerant most of my life. Going to try a gluten free diet starting in a few days and see what happens, in the case that it doesn't help me I have been looking into FODMAP as the next step I take. Tons of great information in this video. Glad you're doing so much better now!
Erik, thanks so much for the comment - it sounds like your story is very similar to mine. I cut out Gluten too but still found I was having a lot of trouble. The big changes for me have been Onion and Garlic alongside the lactose and gluten, I really recommend cutting them out too if you can. Good luck bud - let me know how you get on :)
No problem at all! And thanks for the advice! I will try to cut those out as well :)
omg! same thing--all my test are negative but i've been felt horrible. the amount of anxiety/stress i have is overbearing. However, recently, I've tried gluten free diet and a probiotic and I'm feeling better. Give it a try!
Dahlia try it you will notice a difference
Monash app will help
seriously thank you so much for this video! It feels good to know that other people understand what I'm dealing with
Glad it resonated :)
@@AlastairBanks can you eat cornflakes and banana on this diet?
Can you eat cornflakes and banana on this diet ?
Hi Alastair, thank you so much for this fantastic video. Our son Andy who is 21 years old has been suffering for almost a year now and has recently discovered that his problem is IBS. The doctors he has seen so far have more or less told him that there is not much that can be done. Andy discovered your video on Wednesday and suddenly he is very upbeat about the whole thing. Hearing your story about how this diet changed your life has really given him hope. He already has your 'no foods' and 'yes foods' list up on his fridge. He is currently in a flatshare as a student at Nottingham University... and would you believe studying Food Sciences ! ... so who knows, this might even have an impact on his future professional activity !
I am French and my husband is English and we live in Bordeaux in France. We have started watching your other videos and we like them very much. The content, the style and the video editing are all fantastic. It is also inspiring to see how you created your own company and how you encourage other people to do the same through your genuine enthusiasm ! All the best Alastair, Cheers, Muriel and Gordon
Muriel, thats one of the nicest comments I've ever had so thank you so much. Doing videos can be a little lonely sometimes and you don't know who you are reaching unless they take the time to comment as you have. This one has really spurred me on to make more and come back from my short break even stronger. Thank you :)
Tell Andy that if he wants to ask me anything, I'm more than happy to help.
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Thank you so FREAKING MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been seaching for answers like these for almost 2 years now. I wont tell the story because we are all here for the same reasons Im sure but yea over a year 1/2 of doctors with creams + pills or telling me I had nothing... to finally find I had IBS by myself. There was a lot of stress in my life but I knew I had to change something I was doing wrong and this is finally it. I feel so wrong right now and thats everydays... im only 24 im trying my best at work & always feel tired.. didnt really know why but now I know exactly how to manage it. AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE!!! Im low on money but as soon as I get money this week Im starting a fresh & healthy life. Im so happy :)
Hey bud, this is so good to hear. In terms of money I don't think it needs to cost you lots to do this. I would invest in the app (to help you manage it) then print off some lists of food you can and can't eat for the fridge. Don't worry about buying expensive gluten free food. Just get good quality meat and veg (that you're allowed) and stick to that. Good luck :)
Omg, I am from Brazil and just discovered this diet... it is changing my life. Thanks a LOT for sharing this. It is not really disseminated here, and I am just SO HAPPY to have just discovered it with my doctor!
Hi Gabriela - I felt exactly the same here in the UK two years ago :) Did you see the Udemy course I've put together?
Do u have viking ancestry!!??
Alastair, these are great practical examples given. Most videos I've watched don't show what foods to eat or not to eat, so I'm delighted to have found yours. Excellent, thank you! 🍽️
Thank you for making this video. Excellent references & links to great sources!! I will pass this on to anyone I know who is suffering. I began the LFM diet in April '19. The results were almost instant- in a good way! I was so surprised to be able to eat any veggies or fruits! Due to crc cancer treatment my gut stopped absorbing nutrients after 5 yrs NED. I was very strict with myself and did the elimination phase, testing and re-challenging is ongoing forever. It's so easy to get off track. I'm still working very hard on that. Yesterday ate at Subway. Been up since 1am doing all my emergency remedies (gut woke me up w/unspeakable suffering) so my day today is not a complete loss!
Thanks for this really useful video. I've started on FODMAPs but you've made me realise how much further I need to go.
Stick with it Duncan - Im going to do a course on Udemy where I go into more detail if you're interested :)
Best video I have seen so far. Thanks so much!
I've been on the low FODMAP diet for about 6 years now and this would have to be the best explanation I have ever heard. I also can't do mushrooms. Have tried intros them into my diet a couple of times with terrible results. I'm from Australia and the info from the Monash University is incredible. But I must send a big thank you out to my gastroenterologist who told me about this diet. So thank you Dr David Curran 😃
I am in the U.S., so we don't have many of the brands that you showed- but we definitely have plenty of substitutes. I just want to thank you so so much for this. Yours is one of the only videos that just makes it simple and easy and fun! Bless you and thank you. Continued health to you!
Cheers Alistair, that was really helpful. Have been suffering IBS most of my adult life, and it's been getting worse, so am about to give the FODMAP diet a go.
Good luck William - Id love to know how you get on. Check out the course on Udemy for a bit more detail
Did it help you?
Saw a consultant today. He told me about FODMAPS. I then had a mini meltdown thinking about how to do this with a husband and 3 kids!! But now I have watched your video, I'm feeling a lot more optimistic 🙂. Have ordered the Sue Shepherd books and will hit the shops tomorrow. Many thanks for all the info. Suz
Paul - I'm so happy my video had that affect - that makes it really worthwhile. Good luck with the diet and keep it up!
Great video. I've been on the diet for a month. An entire month of no intestinal/bowel distress.
Don't miss onions or garlic at all. difficult when I'm out, though.
Hi Katherine, great to hear you're having success too - keep it up :)
Alistair...you are a star...I have suffered for ever....i have tried so many diets....low carb high fat worked really well for me. I came across this last night and ordered a book straight away as I am flying to Oz soon and am so anxious about the flight....hopefully I will be able to get this all sorted before I fly. Your video is so informative....I love your approach to it. Well Done. Kerry
Thanks Kerry - Im so glad you liked it. Good luck with the diet :)
Kerry 7yrs later, still high fat low carb ?
Works well for me too
This was so helpful!! I’ve been feeling great and only been on low fodmap for a week but I think getting rid of gluten and dairy has made a huge difference. Thanks for sharing your experience, it makes it feel so much more manageable!
Well done Carla, sticking with it long term is the real test - for me it was a no brainer in the end. Pain or happiness, I know which I'd rather have :)
Finally, a video made by someone isn't an obnoxiously hyper blogger chick saying "like" half of the time. Well constructed explanation without regurgitating stereotypical blogger talking points perpetuated by the internet.
Haha thank you - I tried hard :)
Thank you! Feeling really hopeless because I keep messing up this diet. This has given me a burst of positivity to keep trying!!
I was like that for a fair few months - stick with it :)
Omg this is so informative thank u !! I have given up a lot of foods because it’s just not worth hurting! I sure appreciate you being so through with this info !
My pleasure Sherry - good luck :)
You are amazing! This video is going to help so many people, myself included. Stoked to hear your gut troubles have left you and your so healthy now. I'm honestly feelin more motivated to attempt this lifestyle than ever. Thankyou, Thankyou! :)
Hi Tiffini thank you so much - how are you getting on now?
THANK YOU ....You probably saved my arse. I have been miserable, bed to toilet and back. that has been my life. You have made this so easy for me to understand, and the doctors in the USA my home thought I was crazy, until I did all the breath tests and endoscopies. I need your frige lists, and yes my cat had my last milk. I used to love to cook anything and eat anything...now relearning..Thanks man. john h
Thanks John - worth trying to hunt down a dietician out there who knows about the diet as well if you can - good luck :)
Alastair Banks thank you
Excellent video. I've had IBS since I was 28. I am now 77. They called it spastic colon here in the USA back then. At first I only had an attack maybe once or twice year, and not a bad one. As I have aged it has come on more and more often and now the attacks are major. I am new to the lowfodmap way of eating but it is really helping! I can eat a little bit of regular bread, but just maybe one slice a day. A teeny tiny amount of onion in a recipe...like a teaspoonful minced very fine. I use lactose free milk but am able to tolerate 1 tablespoon of heavy cream in my coffee each morning. I havent seen lactose free cream here in my small community but will be on the lookout. No lactose free cheese either but I can handle a small amount of cheddar cheese Thanks for the great info. I'm also a diabetic so that makes things twice as hard. Have to stay away from sugars. .even honey and maple syrup but liquid pure stevia is my go to sweetener.
Same here. 72 here and when I was in my 20s was diagnosed with spastic colon. Never had it explain to me what it was and so I went on my merry way. Fast forward to the last six years and the myriad of symptoms from this IBS it’s pretty much overwhelming. Just started the FOD map three days ago and already my belly is a little bit flatter. This is not meant for a long-term diet however and it’s only meant to do long enough to heal the gut. Given that, I’m sure eliminating most of these things would be better in the long term. I think years of IBS does it damage that may be irreparable. I know that it causes leaky gut syndrome, SIBO And can cause chronic pain such as fibromyalgia.
I'm not on the Fodmap diet but have heard about it and it all seemed to be very confusing but this little video of yours is great because it makes it easy to understand what you can eat instead of the Fodmap food. Thank you for making it.
Cheers Jonny, it took me quite a while to get my head around it but once you do then its really not too bad. Good luck with the diet bud.
This is the best video I have seen so far on the topic: informative, funny and very useful. Thank you!
Thank you Marianna, that really is very kind of you :)
Thank god I found this video!! I was giving minimal information and no support about FODMAPs from my doctor and was really struggling. This has really helped my kick start my journey! Yay.
Utterly brilliant video, not sure if you know but the university named in this prog now has an app, which is quite easy to follow. A tip I have is that I make my own stocks and freeze them in ice cube bags. Bagged a Sunday dinner chicken carcass off my brother in-law at the weekend.(much to everyone's amusement.) So nice to hear tips from someone who has been following the diet for sometime. Thanks for inviting us into your home you are inspirational. Thanks for posting.
So glad it was of use Daisy - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
This is absolutely fabulous! I was so overwhelmd! before I saw this! I did not know where to even begin - this gave mke a start - I will watch it a few tines to get knowledge of this diet!
Thank you Kathleen, there is loads of good stuff online so try not to get too overwhelmed. I put some links in the description which should help too. Good luck :)
i would just cut out dairy completely FODMAP or not. U can sometimes use organic raw goat kefir and grassfed ghee for some health benefits but best not to play games if u have a food sensitivity.
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain , caution, and recommend solutions to everyday foods. I have been suffering from weight loss tiredness, brain fog and a walking air balloon as the days progress. Medical scratch heads and prescribe for indigestion, which I haven’t suffered from ever,!
Now gathering RUclips info which gives me hope that it is possible to feel better than I have been for too long now . Thank you for sharing, you have made my day to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank you so much. Just discovered your video. Funny and informative. My special needs daughter ( young adult ) has IBS no help from doctors, just bought that book , putting her on the FODMAP diet.
Done some shopping for this, but your tips and ideas are really appreciated and many thanks.
Hi Soraya thank you for the comments. Check out the course on Udemy which goes a bit deeper too. Good luck with it all.
Good visuals! You are good at teaching this and should make more Fodmap videos even though I may not agree with the length of time being years. I am.impress with your articulation of all those sugars.
I am curious to know your source of being on the FODMAP diet for years instead of 2- 6 weeks or two months?
It is indeed a shorter elimination vid but I just say I'm on it still as I've adapted my diet around it and feel 100% better for it.
Best and most useful video on the subject so far. Thank you for sharing it helped a lot! The only thing is your list of OK and NOT OK foods in your kitchen... I couldn't read them :(. Thank you anyway, hugs from Budapest
This has been a pleasure watching. Very helpful. 😊
Thank you Lynn, comments like this really make my day :)
Thank you so much for sharing your story and tips! I've suffered from IBS for over 30yrs. I've always been extremely nutritionally conscious, avoiding high-fructose corn syrup, imitation color additives, MSG, BHT, etc. Last year was awful. I developed auto-immune hives which migrated all over my body for 5 miserable months until I finally met with a wonderful allergy Dr. After getting the hives under control with antihistamines, my IBS was continuing to get worse until I ended up in the hospital last November. It was then that my gastroenterologist shared and encouraged the Low-Fodmap diet. From the second day of starting the low-fodmap diet I felt better. I've been blaming many of the wrong foods and not realizing that some healthy foods are not good for some of us. I've got a little ways to go, but am excited to finally have some control and better understanding of my condition and my body. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Thanks again, you've been a big help!
Hi Tracy, your story is so good to hear. Obviously its sad you've had such a hard time but its amazing you're getting it under control. It did take me a while so all I'd say is make sure you stick with it :)
After 12hrs in extreme pain I was told by my doctor that I just needed to take daily over the counter medication for the rest of my life and no food avoidance was necessary. I started doing my own research and came across FODMAP diet. I’ve completed 3 weeks and I finally have my energy back, walk 5 miles yesterday and I’m not tired today. Not sure if I’m going to regret or not, but I tried a little bit of coffee this morning with almond milk. I’ve been coffee free since I started the program and honestly I don’t even know why I tried today. I think I was missing the ritual of drinking coffee, not the coffee itself. Thank you for your very informative video
Wow, what a testimonial for the low FODMAP diet, it really does work in certain situations! Glad you feel better!
Just got diagnosed yesterday. Very helpful and reassuring. Cheers mate.
So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Thank you SO much, it is all so much to take in at the beginning. I’m still finding my way and your info is very helpful.
Great video, just what i needed to watch, thanks 😊
Hahaha, loved this video, your personality really shines through without even making an effort & I loved how you simplified everything. Thank you so much! I was recently encouraged by doc to try a low fodmap diet after a series of daily nightmare bloat!! Been a vegan past two years. I would like to enrol on your course; would me being plant based benefit me from enrolling? I would very much love to enrol as I still have so much to learn & absolutely love your approach. Anyway, thank you once again 💜
Hi there, thank you so much for the kind comments :) The course is more about living with the diet and how you can adapt relatively easily. I try and point out lots of resources online and places I went when things were tough. I'd say it was still very relevant for you and if you liked this video then the course is essentially an hour long version of it cut up into bite sized (pardon the pun) bits :) I'd love your feedback. :)
Alastair Banks: haha, love a good pun! I beat you to it and enrolled after I posted the comment haha, couldn't help myself. I'm yet to start and I'm excited to! Can we contact you directly on there if we have questions? (I constantly have questions!) x
stachiano that's awesome, it's not showing up yet so I wonder if it only tells me when you start. Always happy to answer questions:)
Changed my life SO much! I thought I was going to die from the IBS experience. My doctor had never heard of it. Lol. My sister recommended it to me! So awesome! I love her! I have found that following the "rules" of food combining has helped me stick with it, to understand what and how to eat.
I used to use Garlic on everything and all of my Meals and started one day getting the worst chest pains. I literally felt like I was dying. Thought it was something more serious as the pain kept travelling to my Stomach. Ended up at A&E and found out it was trapped gas from eating the wrong types of Food. I was eating Garlic, Lentils, Wheat, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans. I assumed because it was Healthy, I was ok. Then I was recommended on Fodmap. Just currently going through my trigger foods and seeing what sets me off.
Quick note on the dairy: coming from someone who is lactose intolerant (I can handle virtually zero of the stuff), not all dairy is created equal in terms of lactose. Since it is milk sugar, many foods that have been lacto-fermented (e.g. plain yogurt, kefir, etc.) actually eliminate most of the lactose in the culturing process. Sour cream is not one of these, but plain Greek yogurt is safe and nearly a perfect substitute for this. Fermentation actually opens up possibilities for things other than just dairy, as gas (which causes bloating) produced from the bacteria digesting the FODMAPs we can't happens in a jar rather than your colon.
Many high fat products such as butter (which is 85% milk fat or greater) and certain cheeses contain very little lactose. I use large amounts of butter with no problems.
Finally, buying lactase supplements in pill form is much cheaper here in the US than buying lactose-free dairy products. Hope this helps!
Thank you for making this video, this has been one of the most helpful videos I have watched, I have recently been diagnosed with IBS and I just felt like I got no information but you have just helped loads and I love the tips and advice that you gave!
So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Just diagnosed w Diverticulitis. Best breakdown if information Ive seen yet. Cool. Thanks.
I have been suffering with this for many years without knowing what to do. I finally had a gastroenterologist tell me that I had IBF and I need to see a nutritionist to go on the side. Thanks so much for sharing
Did you find someone to support you with your diet?
When consuming lactose free products, be sure to look out for carrageenan, it can cause IBS issues.
Carrageenan is in a lot of things you wouldn't suspect as well, check your toothpaste label. Even though you don't eat toothpaste, it's ingredients are quickly absorbed through your gums!
Great tips thanks
I have trouble with malodextrin. Anyone else?
Brilliant video so glad you've cured yourself. My daughter has just been prescribed this diet by the NHS. They now specifically say it's not a completely "gluten-free and lactose-free diet and you should be fine with the normal much cheaper rice crispies, oatmeal, oat cakes, butter and cheeses.
Thank you so much the best video l have seen so far so helpful. I have just started fodmaps l am feeling so much better you have given new ideas
Absolutely love your style of video, fun, informative... You have a great delivery even on a serious topic....Love it, not the IBS so much but you and your vid.....Thanks...will defo look into formal further. Keep up the great vids and the fun stuff.....Gotta have fun!!! X
Thanks Georgina - appreciate the kind comments :)
Thank you so much for making this video. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate it!
Cheers Jonathan :)
Love this video! It was very helpful. Thank you Alastair :)
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed :)
Thanks for the video! Currently on week 2 of the low fodmap diet & have had some better days, and some not so good. So it's nice to hear that it's worth carrying on and hopefully it'll help in the long run.
Stick with it Lizzie, it takes time :)
Dude I love this video. I have a short attention span and I really watched this whole thing through, not skipping anything, even took some notes. This is really helpful, thank you so much-I can’t wait to try these products and get started with low FODMAP because the IBS thing has had such a negative impact on my health, just life in general. I’m a new subscriber so I’m not sure if you’ve done so already, but if you haven’t, could you make one of those “what I eat in a day videos”, or meal plans? If you’ve done this or something similar then just drop the link. Thank you for your time and this video!! 👋💌
Thank you so much! I'm planning on doing some new videos this year but do check out the Udemy course link in the description too as there is loads more useful info in that
great video friend, I will save this to watch again and again and again
According to NHS FODMAP advice, Waitrose Spelt Sourdough bread is fine for IBS sufferers. It uses spelt flour using the sourdough method. It does contain wheat but does not affect you.
Great video, Thank you merry very much! I found another fabulous substitute for garlic, a pricey though (for special occasions is perfect). It is anchovies. Olive oil, lemon juice, mustard (crap free), maple, salt, anchovies mushed and stirred together make wonderful salad dressing. With that bite you missed.
Oooh I love this suggestion, thank you!
Really enjoyed this. Have recently been recommended this diet by my doctor after many years of digestive problems. Had never heard of it before...he had to write it down for me to research! Think I will order the book you recommended too. My last "ordinary" Sunday lunch today and I start tomorrow!
Hi Kay, great to hear. Really don't worry too much about what you'll lose. Immerse yourself in the substitutions and it doesn't have to be as bigger deal. Its not easy out and about but at home it really can be like for like in many cases.
This was super helpful, I am just working this all out.
So glad it was of use Rebekka - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Thank you for explaining it throughly! I am dealing with this pandemic as we all are, lost of insurance and a narrowing in between my small and large intestines. This will have to be something I will have to hit head on asap I get back to work and insurances starts.
I'm glad I found info with this fodmap diet so let's see how it works for me.....
Great video! This diet really works for IBS. Have you tried substituting spelt bread for wheat? It has been a great alternative for me. Same with spelt pasta, spelt crackers, etc.
So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
really very useful. Loved the crushed garlic!!
Cheers Peter I had fun making it ;)
Thank you, thank you for making this accessible video. Grateful to people like yourself for sharing and I'm planning to give it a try soon! Happy belly to you!
Thanks Brandee :)
Great video with REAL life experiences. Very helpful list of Dos and Don'ts along with alternatives. Thanks very much !!!
PLeasure Nathan :)
Awesome video!!! Thanks for making it, and I love your creative "ways" of getting rid of the food. Lol... could you please make a video with some Fodmap recipes? 😊
Thanks Danita, really love getting comments like this. I'm going to give some thought to how I could do some more fodmap vids in the future.
Alastair Banks awesome! I look forward to seeing it! 😉
I was diagnosed with IBS over 35 years ago. It is getting worse. I am going to try this.
25 years for me. Good luck
Good luck...cutting bread out of my diet helped with stomach bloat
Really great video bro! Many thanks from the states! I need that list on the fridge.
Go make it - today :)
B - Download the Monash University FODMAP Diet App, it has a list of everything you can and can’t eat, how much you can eat if each and why.
Great info for a beginner like myself...you have really helped to get my head around it all as it’s a minefield of info out there. Hope I feel better soon.
You are so funny! Love it. Thanks for all your help.
Thanks Lynn - appreciate it :)
Hey man...great video! Very cool stuff.
Thanks dude
Brilliant video great way of explaining thankyou.
Ty so much ! This ibsc is crazy.... I'm tired of being sick... I'm tired of being scared to eat ugh.. Please make more videos I'm following..... How about meats and other veggies I should stay away from
So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Been on FODMAP for about three weeks now and I feel AMAZING 😌 I've switched to gluten and mostly dairy free products and I make my own oat wraps (gluten-free bread breaks the wallet) and I'm learning how to make different breads using different flours.
*It's amazing!* I still eat cheese and I have a tiny bit of cream in my coffee but I wanna switch to almond or oat milk. I haven't had an IBS attack in a while now. I switched to quinoa and rice; quinoa causes a bit of gas but that's right before I have a bowel movement do it helps keep everything moving and no constipation!
I've been sipping on pure maple syrup whenever I get a sweet craving (it's FODMAP friendly) and I've cut out basically everything that's caused my stomach to have problems which includes apples, avocados, onions, garlic.
I don't have cravings (except for sourdough bread) and I've shed 12lbs!
How long did you end up staying on fodmap? Any tips? ☺️
Apparently spelt sourdough bread and wheat sourdough bread is low Fodmap (according to Monash University). For me at least it works fine. Fingers crossed.
I am restarting the fodmap diet. Found this video pretty informative. Thanks for the tips.
I really enjoyed watching your video! I loved how you explained all the different groups it was very helpful. I was told the only reason that dairy products are labeled lactose free is because those have had lactaid medications added to them. So my question would be if that is the case are they really benefiting your IBS? Something to look into. But like I said GREAT video loved it! I suffer from IBS as well and am trying it now too. Dairy is my enemy. So I switched to Soy milk only to discover that is not a good choice either lol.
Thanks Jolante, I have to say Im no dietician so I don't really know the ins and outs, I can only talk about my own circumstances. I've seen a big improvement with lactose free milk but I guess everyone has their own individual triggers so its a very personal thing. Good luck with the diet and thank you for the kind comments :)
LactASE is the enzyme which breaks down lactOSE into more simple sugars which the body can utilise (glucose and galactose). So yes, they just treat the milk or dairy product with lactASE to break down the lactose so you can drink it.
Many adults have a problem with lactose. As babies, the vast majority of us have no problem with milk, but since we are not meant to drink milk into adulthood (it's only meant to nourish babies after all, until they grow teeth and can eat proper food, we consume it because we CAN, not because we SHOULD), in some people, the production of lactase enzyme in the gut diminishes and thus we get problems with the lactose in dairy.
Monash Uni make a wonderful app for iOS and Android which I find very helpful. It does tell you that soy is unfortunately no good either (what a relief, nasty stuff IMO).
My doctor just told me to try this diet for ibs. This is very helpful. Thank you for this video!
enjoyed your vid. - i related to everything you said re managing the diet. Especially about eating out, which has become much easier since legislation came in 2 years ago, making it necessary for resteraunt to identify certain allergins. here is another tip.
carry a piece of paper which lists the main things you can not eat. give it to the waiter and ask himto take it into the kitchen with your order. it makes it clear for the chef what he can and should not give you. Translate it not different languages for when you travel abroad. lastly dont forget you are the PAYING customer, you are entitled to have a meal you can eat.
Love the idea of taking down what you can and can't eat on a piece of paper for the waiter to take to the kitchen - great advice!
This is such a helpful video thank you for taking the time to share
Thank you so much. I’ve been bad and getting worse my whole life. Finally diagnosed at 53 years of age and on antibiotics and now a lifetime of habits to undo.
Good luck Julie - Im sure if you stick with it, it will really change your life for the better
Thank you so much Alastair I have suffered so badly since both my sons died ages 16 and 18 ten months apart before that I could eat anything I liked. The attacks have become so severe that I was put in hospital for four days as they thought I had CDiff. The Doctor put me on Colefec tablets which help a lot to keep the attack’s at bay but when I get one it make me so ill and completely debilitated. I didn’t know anything about this diet and watched a video from the Monash university today. Then I found your video and am going to start today. Thank you for taking time out of your life to help others. Will let you know how I get on off to the supermarket now. I have been eating all the stuff I shouldn’t but didn’t know I shouldn’t. X
My god Jackie I am so sorry to hear your story. I really hope the diet helps you. Do try and find help in the way of a dietician/nutrionist if you can
Alastair Banks!
Thanks for the video! I´ll really try it out, but being a brazillian, live without onion and garlic will be a challenge... :( I add it to EVERY meal prep!!! Rice, sauces, vegetables... You name it! But loved the tip of using spring onions (green part only!!!) instead. Will try!
Hope you still good!
*Loved the pheasant T-shirt, BTW*
@Simple Styles Great! Thanks! :)
I was recommended this diet by a doctor. I never felt like my debit was bad, I always tried to keep it clean, but I guess I was just eating the wrong types of things.
Only about 4 days in and my stomach does feel more stable already! I do get cravings for half a loaf of bread by the end of my day tho 😅
Thanks for the information! Hope you're doing well!
Glad I found your video. Had pain for years, had lots of tests and even diagnostic surgery. Felt like I was going round in circles with no diagnosis or treatment in sight. Been advised the FODMAP diet today and I won't lie - I'm pretty nervous. I don't have that much will power when it comes to food and dieting. I've got so used to the pain that comes with eating that I think I will go back to my comfort foods when I'm having a stressful day.
do you find that you spend a lot more money with the lacto free and gluten free stuff??
Hi Jessica its going to be really important to stick with it for long enough to make a difference. I have found the food more expensive yes but then I'm happy paying more and knowing I won't be in pain :) I wish you the very best with it - keep in touch and let me know how you get on.
I feel like im lost in what to.do. i might try this but i need to learn more
Great video mate, really useful info just what my Doc recommend today. Can you please share the list of foods on your fridge.
Hi Raks - I used the list on this blog for a long time but have adapted it to myself over time: jamieweightsforit.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/eating-my-way-to-a-healthy-lifestyle-the-low-fodmap-and-paleo-diet/
Thanks Alastair, much appreciated.
OMG thank you! Made it so clear and easy to understand!
I am sick of this unbearable pain please thank you!!
i just came acros your vid pal ive had a hiatus hernia for about 9 years now and i fell so low in my self like am dying every but am going to try this hope it works am going to stick with for a year then probs the rest of my life ps nice vid bro :)
thanks mate - if you need more help and advice on it then defo check out the course I just launched: bit.ly/lowfodmapyt - will help with a lot more info and advice and great online resources to help you adapt to the diet. Good luck man
thanks very much budy
Great video for people just learning about FODMAP.
Thanks Harvey
Great job my friend...confirmation I need to change diet lifestyle! You get 10+