Definition : FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. Some people experience digestive distress after eating them.

It was suggested that I try the fodmap diet and a probiotic for my stomach issues. So here goes nothing. I was already avoiding foods that contained gluten but I had become lax in consuming foods that contained wheat and my insides have not been my friend for a while.

I pulled up the food list and there were a lot of food items on there that made me sick. By sick I mean bloated, thinking I might have swallowed a bowling ball, and nauseous. All. The. Time. So, the big one was wheat and gluten which seems is in everything. Bread, bars, cereal, soups, sauces and most prepackaged foods that I am used to eating. Apples, pears, beans, cauliflower, yogurt, tomatoes and regular pasta had already been taken out of the equation as known irritants. The surprises were avocados, processed meats, yogurt, pistachios, ice cream, honey and granola. I eat those a lot. The premise to this diet is to eliminate the bad items and then add them back and see what happens.

It’s been two weeks. Wish me luck 🤞🏽