The Diarrhea Dietitian

05/08/2025

Did you notice the Monash Low FODMAP App looks different this week? Check out the major update and new features!

03/07/2025

RDNs and medical professionals, Join me on March 13th for a FREE webinar, by our friends

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RaQa6LiTummtxM3-UoGDg #/registration

01/13/2025

Yes! It’s a LOW not a NO FODMAP diet.

👇 LOW not NO 🙅

In step 1 of the FODMAP diet, we often get hung up on cutting out FODMAPs completely, but it is important to remember that it's not about saying NO to FODMAPs altogether 🚫

There is no black-and-white list of foods to include versus foods to avoid for the FODMAP diet, the importance lies in the serving size! This is why the Monash FODMAP app traffic light system helps keep FODMAP intake low without having to completely cut out food groups.

A crucial element of IBS and FODMAPs is it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation! The key lies in the degrees of individual tolerance levels 🔑

🍽️ The FODMAP diet involves exploring which FODMAPs trigger discomfort for you and finding a long-term balance that keeps your gut happy. It's not about deprivation; it's about empowerment! 💪

🌿 So, next time you're planning your plate, remember – it's not about saying goodbye to all FODMAPs; it's about discovering YOUR perfect portion 💙

12/25/2024

My secret Santa knows me well. Merry Christmas!

11/30/2024

One of my favorite products is on sale!

Black Friday Sale | 28% OFF

10/23/2024

The best app for FODMAP!

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1️⃣ Like this post
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The competition ends Monday, October 28th, at 11:59 pm AEDT. Winners will have their comments replied to and a message sent to them with details on how to redeem the free code! (1 code per winner)

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10/15/2024

Rogue Marathon numbers recap:
26.6 miles ran (per Garmin watch)
50,118 steps
55-64 degrees
4:21:42 Finish time (slowest ever!)
9:51 pace
4th in age group
158 total runners
2 unplanned 💩 stops (I knew better than to eat spicy bbq chicken the night before!)
3 min extra running time due to these stops
1 fellow RD who recognized me from my shirt (thanks Julie, made my day!)
12th marathon

Grateful that my feet, which had been acting up in the weeks before the race, held up so I could run. As I get older, I appreciate that I can still run, as nothing is guaranteed. My advice? Say yes to the hard stuff. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Be bold!

10/11/2024

Monash App Updates!

New updates added to the FODMAP app!⁠ 🍯🥑
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The listings in the Food Guide include:⁠
New:⁠
🌟 Cauliflower, purple
🌟 Honey, avocado
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Updated:⁠
⭐ Cabbage, white / common - now found to contain Fructan; still low at 1 serve
⭐ Cabbage, red - very similar results, slightly larger amber and red serves
⭐ Pea, snow / mange tout - found to contain only fructan (no GOS or mannitol detected); now low FODMAP at 1 serve 🟢
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**Remember that changes in FODMAPs in updated foods do not mean your tolerances will change so if you already tolerate a food at a higher quantity then you can continue consuming this**⁠
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Look for the "star" symbol or check out the “New and updated foods” category in the Monash FODMAP Diet App to find out their FODMAP rating and detailed serving size information! ⁠
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‼️ If the foods aren't appearing for you, head to settings in the app and click 'clear cache' to refresh the app ‼️

10/10/2024

I lovvvvve talking about the Low FODMAP Diet. Join me on October 24th! (Link in bio.)
Upon successful completion of this 1-hour course, the participant should be able to:
💩Explain the principles of the Low FODMAP diet and its role in managing gastrointestinal symptoms commonly associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
🧄Identify common high-FODMAP foods and appropriate low-FODMAP alternatives.
📝Utilize practical tools and resources to support patients in meal planning and food selection on the Low FODMAP diet.
🔄Assess the effectiveness of the Low FODMAP diet in improving patient symptoms, then determine timing for FODMAP reintroduction and personalization.

Live Webinar Date: Oct 24, 2024 (4:00-5:00 PM EST) (US and Canada)
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.2.1, 9.5.1, 9.5.4, 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3, 10.1.4, 11.5.2
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Number of Credits: 1.0
Level(s): 1, 2

10/04/2024

Thank you for the samples for my patients! Our GI patients are always asking how to increase their fiber intake. These bars contain 6 grams of prebiotic fiber. Yum!

08/05/2024

05/16/2024

Yikes!

Emergency product warning for Best Express Foods Organic Aussie Bites. Last week Gluten Free Watchdog tested these Aussie Bites. They tested well above 20 parts per million of gluten. The best by date for the product tested by Gluten Free Watchdog is 6/16/24. We alerted both GFCO (the certifying organization) and the manufacturer. Today, GFCO issued a safety alert for this product (08/01/24 BEF2 113 04 24). Please note that the two best by dates are different. It is the recommendation of Gluten Free Watchdog that you not eat this product. Gluten Free Watchdog has moved the report for this product to the public side of the website. Please see the left hand side of the page at www.glutenfreewatchdog.org. Please reach out to GFCO with any questions about their safety alert.