The FODMAP Diet and My Experience
During the summer of 2018, I started having abdominal pain after every meal. My parents took me to a gastroenterologist to run tests and determine if there was anything serious. When most of my tests came back negative, they had me track what I was eating and the intensity of my pain. The gastroenterologist recommended that I try the FODMAP diet for 3 months.
FODMAPS are found in carbohydrates and other foods high in fiber. There have been studies performed that show a correlation between foods high in FODMAP and abdominal pain. On this diet, I cut out gluten, dairy, and all food groups high in FODMAPS. This diet was a big commitment as all my meals had to be cooked at home. Even some fruits and vegetables including apples, broccoli, and brussel sprouts are high in FODMAPS.
Because it was very challenging to know what was low in FODMAPS, I downloaded an app called Fast FODMAP Lookup & Learn. I was able to search up any type of food and the app would say if it was low, medium, or high in FODMAPS. In the end, the FODMAP diet did not significantly reduce my stomach pain and I decided to slowly come off of it. I still follow a gluten and dairy free diet but do not strictly follow the FODMAP diet.
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