Dr. Rachel's Low-FODMAP Slow-Cooker Meal Recipes; Easy and Delicious (IBS-friendly!) (2024)

FAQs

Which potatoes are low in FODMAP? ›

Yes! Potatoes are low FODMAP. Monash has listed white and purple unpeeled potatoes as being low FODMAP in serves of up to 500g per person. However, there is no moderate threshold specified and other websites suggest that white fleshed potatoes are FODMAP free.

Some people with IBS find cooked potatoes are easy to digest, which is good news because baked or boiled potatoes are a natural source of nutrients like potassium. Depending on how well a person with IBS tolerates fiber, the skin of the potato may need to be removed before it's cooked.

Are potato chips low FODMAP? Many potato chips are high FODMAP because the seasonings in them contain onion and/or garlic. However, plain and salted potato chips such as the classic original Lays chips or Ruffles original are low FODMAP. The ingredient list is simple, containing only potatoes, vegetable oil and salt.

Beans containing higher amounts of oligosaccharides than others include lentils, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), and soybeans. Other types of beans you may want to avoid with IBS include pinto, black, navy, white, kidney, and lima beans.

Baked beans, chickpeas, lentils and soybeans have high amounts. So IBS patients should avoid them, or eat them in very small quantities. What to eat instead: While not exactly a substitute for beans, you can enjoy rice, oats, polenta, millet, quinoa and tapioca.

White rice is often considered the best option for IBS due to its lower fiber content which makes it easier to digest and less likely to trigger symptoms.

For those navigating the dietary challenges of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, sourdough bread emerges as a particularly friendly option. Its distinctive fermentation process not only imparts a unique tangy flavor but also plays a crucial role in making sourdough more digestible than its conventional counterparts.

Low FODMAP Meal ideas at McDonalds:

Quarter Pounder BLT with fries (no cheese, no bun, no onions, no pickles) Lettuce wrap = Ask for 2 extra lettuce leaves. Hashbrown = Ask for 2 hashbrowns as buns. Quarter pounder without cheese (no bun, no onions, no pickles)

You may also be eating more starches and sugars from hyper-processed gluten free, low FODMAP packaged foods than usual, which may overwhelm the absorption capacity of a sensitive, hyper-active gut. If you suspect this, try eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and see how you feel.

Dinner Another light meal with a fruit, cooked vegetables or a salad with a little oil and vinegar, and lean protein such as fish or chicken. Drinks Water, tea, or coffee, which may act as a laxative.

What is a good IBS menu? ›

The best foods for IBS depend on your individual symptoms and needs. In general, you may benefit from adding to your diet foods like berries, oatmeal, gluten-free options, lean meats, low fat dairy products, and stevia. Possible diets for IBS include low fat, gluten free, and low FODMAP.

Even if you don't have celiac disease, you may have difficulty eating foods made with gluten-containing grains. That could be because they contain fructans, ​a type of FODMAP that is bothersome for many people with IBS. Gluten-containing foods include many popular items like pasta, bread, and baked goods.

Some simple changes may help you gain control of your IBS-C symptoms. Eat smaller meals more often. Some people with IBS-C find it helps to eat five or six smaller meals throughout the day, rather than three large ones. Don't skip breakfast.