WHAT ARE FODMAPS?

FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols and is a term used to categorise a collection of short-chain carbohydrate sugar molecules which many people find difficult to digest.

FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols and is a term used to categorise a collection of short-chain carbohydrate sugar molecules which many people find difficult to digest.

These easily fermentable sugar molectules are found in a wide range of foods:

These easily fermentable sugar molectules are found in
a wide range of foods:

 WHAT IS A FODMAP INTOLERANCE?

A FODMAP intolerance—or FODMAP sensitivity— is a condition which inhibits you from adequately processing and digesting foods which are considered to be high-FODMAP.

For those suffering from an intolerance, the inability to absorb these sugar molecules means that they end up in the lower bowel where they ferment—contributing to a number of gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, constipation, cramping and diarrhoea. Given that the symptoms for FODMAP intolerance are so similar to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the two conditions can be difficult to differentiate. Commonly, people are also only sensitive to one or two groups of FODMAPs, meaning it can be tricky to pinpoint triggers. It’s also important to consider the amount of these foods that are consumed, as this can be an issue.

 WHAT IS A LOW-FODMAP DIET?

A low-FODMAP diet is essentially an elimination diet
where you are required to remove high-FODMAP
foods for a period of time—usually at least four to eight
weeks—before entering a ‘challenge’ phase whereby
you reintroduce them one at a time. This allows you to
identify trigger foods and determine which FODMAPs
are likely contributing to your gastrointestinal symptoms.

 WHAT CAN YOU EAT ON A LOW-FODMAP DIET?

As FODMAPs are found in so many foods, a low-
FODMAP diet can be very restrictive, as well as
unsustainable long-term. The foods you may have to
eliminate include a number of fruits and vegetables,
beans, lentils, wheat and gluten, lactose, as well as
artificial sweeteners.

The goal, however, is not to eliminate these foods forever,
but to determine an individual’s tolerable limit. While there
is a lengthy list of foods you are not allowed to eat,
there are still many varieties of fruits and vegetables, proteins
and grains that are considered low-FODMAP. For an
extensive list, Monash University is a wonderful
resource for those interested in learning more
about a low-FODMAP diet. 

 ARE THE BEAUTY CHEF PRODUCTS FODMAP-FRIENDLY?

The good news is that many of our bestselling
formulas are now certified FODMAP-friendly, meaning
that if you’re following a low-FODMAP diet, you can
enjoy some of our delicious inner beauty powders
and elixirs.

These include our
SUPERCHARGED formulas:

At The Beauty Chef, we are committed to delivering
products that are as efficacious as they are delicious—and
as we continue to improve our formulas, we look forward
to offering an even larger selection of FODMAP-friendly
products in the future.

These include our SUPERCHARGED formulas:

At The Beauty Chef, we are committed to delivering
products that are as efficacious as they are delicious—and
as we continue to improve our formulas, we look forward
to offering an even larger selection of FODMAP-friendly
products in the future.

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