Digestive problems including IBS are common, but a low FODMAP diet may be helpful for some sufferers. Research suggests there is a strong connection between symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation and FODMAPS.
FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-Di-Mono-Saccharides and Polyols. Basically, this means short-chain carbohydrates which can be found in certain foods. Wheat and beans are an examples. Some people just can’t digest them, so gut bacteria use them as fuel, leading to all kinds of unpleasant symptoms.
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