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| | | There are so many diets and eating plans out there that it can be hard to keep them all straight. (Believe me, I write about this stuff every day, and I still get them mixed up!) | | The one we're talking about today — the low FODMAP diet — isn't something just any of us should try. Its restrictiveness serves a very specific purpose and should only be followed under the guidance of a professional in unique situations. Below, registered dietitian Kirsten Seele has more. | | | | | | | Listen up,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
November 6, 2025 • 2.5 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | What is the low FODMAP diet, and who can benefit from following it? | | | A: | The low FODMAP diet is an elimination diet that may benefit those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and those managing chronic digestive symptoms, like constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, abdominal distention, or overall gastrointestinal discomfort.
FODMAPs are specific groups of carbohydrates (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) that cause digestive symptoms in some people.
With a low FODMAP diet, you temporarily eliminate all foods that fall under these categories before slowly adding them back into your diet to see which foods or groups of foods trigger symptoms. The list of foods to eliminate is extensive, which is why the diet is short-term and why the purpose is to find the triggers.
A few common foods high in FODMAPs include: - apples and applesauce, blackberries, cherries, watermelon
- Brussels sprouts and cabbage, garlic and onions, cauliflower and broccoli
- most yogurts and ice cream
- wheat and rye products
- many sweeteners, including honey, high fructose corn syrup, xylitol
Studies showed that following a low FODMAP diet improved symptoms for around 70% of people with IBS.
The diet may also be helpful for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Although it doesn't reduce disease activity, it may improve certain symptoms, like abdominal pain and bloating.
If you plan on trying this elimination diet, I recommend seeking advice from a registered dietitian to ensure you do it properly and maintain a balanced diet. You can still eat meat, fish, eggs, and certain nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and grains during the low FODMAP diet. | | | | | Kirsten Seele, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | |  | | | | How to Use the Low FODMAP Diet | | Join registered dietitian Lisa Valente as she explains the low FODMAP diet, which can help alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) such as bloating and gas. | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🍽️ How to meal prep for weight loss. Here are some meal ideas and recipes! | | 🤖 Does using AI affect your brain performance? It depends on how you use it. Here's what the early research says. | | 📃 What to know when infertility is unexplained. Unexplained infertility is the medical term for when doctors cannot find a clear explanation for infertility. | | 🧮 Does counting calories work for weight loss? It can, but it may not work for everyone. | | | |   | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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