The everything guide to the low-fodmap diet: a healthy plan for managing ibs and other digestive disorders, paperback/barbara bolen

150 recipes to ease painful symptoms and improve digestion If you suffer with symptoms of IBS, you know that digestive troubles and pain can disrupt your day-to-day life.

Fortunately, researchers have come up with a new treatment plan to help you control symptoms: a low-FODMAP diet.

FODMAPs are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates that are difficult to digest and found in many common foods, like wheat, milk, beans, and some vegetables, fruits, and sweeteners.

The Everything Guide to the Low-FODMAP Diet walks you through the step-by-step process for identifying your individual sensitivities--and gives you options and substitutions so you can enjoy your favorite foods again.

Learn how to: Understand food allergies and intolerance Identify high- and low-FODMAP foods Eliminate FODMAP sources from your diet Stock your pantry for success Create your own personalized diet based on your unique needs Re-create favorite recipes using low-FODMAP ingredients Dr.

Barbara Bolen, an IBS specialist, provides advice and tips for developing a personalized and realistic healthy eating plan.

And with 150 low-FODMAP and gluten-free recipes, you can reduce digestive distress and feel great while enjoying satisfying and nutritious meals.