13 Apr World-leading Monash team produces its first FODMAP cookbook
Do you or someone in your family suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
It can be a challenging condition to manage, especially when it comes to meal planning. But don’t worry, there’s good news! A team of experts at Monash University has developed a cookbook with delicious recipes and diet tips specifically for those with IBS.
The book, called Low FODMAP: The Cookbook , features 120 nutritious recipes that are easy to prepare and taste amazing. And the best part? It includes a unique tool called the Low FODMAP Stack Cup, which helps you quickly and easily understand what you can eat in one sitting without triggering IBS symptoms.
The Stack Cup is easy to use. One full four-band cup represents the FODMAP limit for one meal. This means you can mix and match recipes to create delicious, low FODMAP meal plans that work for you. For example, one serve of French lamb shanks (1 band) and one serve of roasted vegetables with balsamic (3 bands) provides the full four bands. After 2-3 hours, the ‘cup’ returns to zero.
The book also provides guidance on the three phases of the FODMAP diet, FODMAP stacking, vegetarian and vegan suggestions, healthy eating on a low FODMAP diet, and a low FODMAP pantry list. And the recipes are all tested, so you can be sure they will work for you and your family.
Living with IBS can be tough, but with the help of the Low FODMAP Stack Cup and this cookbook, meal planning can be a lot easier. The cookbook is perfect for families who want to enjoy tasty, modern recipes that are easy to prepare and can help manage IBS symptoms.
If you or someone in your family has IBS, you’re not alone. It affects one in seven adults. But with the help of the Monash University team and their groundbreaking research, you can improve your quality of life and enjoy delicious meals at the same time.
Low FODMAP: The Cookbook retails for AUD$59.95 (excluding shipping). Proceeds will go towards research and the Monash FODMAP program.
Purchase directly from Monash Uni Publishing
What is IBS and what are FODMAPs?
IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects around one in seven people, who usually experience abdominal (tummy) pain and abnormal bowel habits such as diarrhoea, constipation, or a combination. Other common symptoms include bloating, distension and excessive flatulence (wind or gas). Certain sugars found in foods are known to trigger symptoms of IBS and these sugars are known as FODMAPs. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols. FODMAPs are found in many common foods, including fruit and vegetables, grains and cereals, nuts, legumes, dairy foods and manufactured foods. Most people eat FODMAPs without problems, but people with IBS have a highly sensitive gut wall and FODMAPs can trigger gastrointestinal symptoms, including pain, excessive flatulence, bloating, distension and abnormal bowel habit
