Monash University
Monash University is a leading researcher in FODMAPS and IBS. Their work has provided recipes and a special diet to help patients suffering from IBS, which they are excited to share.
About Monash University FODMAPs
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly common affliction; one in seven adults all over the world suffer from it. Monash University is a leading researcher in IBS treatment and care. With their low FODMAP diet and app, IBS patients can live an easier, more managable life.
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What are FODMAPs?
FODMAPs are a type of sugar that aren't completely digested or absorbed in the intestines. They move slowly and attract water, are fermented by gut bacteria, and produce excess gas. The extra gas and water cause the intestinal wall to stretch and expand, causing exaggerated sensations of pain and discomfort, especially for IBS patients.
FODMAPs are a type of sugar that aren't completely digested or absorbed in the intestines. They move slowly and attract water, are fermented by gut bacteria, and produce excess gas. The extra gas and water cause the intestinal wall to stretch and expand, causing exaggerated sensations of pain and discomfort, especially for IBS patients.
How to follow a FODMAP diet
The expert team at Monash University have now developed an online course to help IBS patients better understand their condition and how to safely follow a 3 step FODMAP diet. The 5-module course covers all the essential topics including:
- The importance of getting an accurate diagnosis of IBS
- What are FODMAPs and where they are found
- How to implement Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the FODMAP diet
- Understanding whether your IBS symptoms are sensitive to FODMAPs
- What to do if your IBS symptoms do not improve on a low FODMAP diet
- Other therapies to help manage IBS symptoms
Online Patient Course
Recipes
Monash University has a number of low FODMAP recipes that are easy to follow and provide healthy options for all kinds of meals and snacks.
Holiday Recipes
The Monash University FODMAP Diet App contains the world's largest FODMAP database with an on-the-go guide to the FODMAP diet. This App has a comprehensive guide to foods that are low and high in FODMAPs with an easy to follow traffic light system to help people decide what to eat, with over 80 delicious and healthy recipes to try.
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