Q They say I should follow a low-FODMAP diet. What can I actually eat?
A FODMAPs are carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and trigger bacterial fermentation. Limiting garlic, onion, beans, wheat, apples, and dairy while choosing low-FODMAP foods like white rice, tofu, chicken, carrots, and cucumber reduces symptoms.
Detailed Answer
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols—carbohydrates that become food for intestinal bacteria and generate gas. High-FODMAP foods include garlic, onions, wheat, legumes, apples, pears, and dairy products. Low-FODMAP foods include white rice, boiled eggs, chicken breast, tofu, carrots, cucumbers, and strawberries.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
A low-FODMAP diet is effective for symptom management but difficult to follow strictly long-term. As small intestinal motility recovers with Korean medicine treatment, tolerance to a wider variety of foods often increases, allowing gradual relaxation of dietary restrictions.
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