Cabbage: Cabbage was measured in Monash's FODMAP lab a few years ago and was found to be low in FODMAPs. I usually recommend my patients stick to 1/2 cup, based on my clinical experience, as some patients report they do not tolerate larger amounts. Summer Squash: All types of summer squash tested are low in FODMAPs.
Certain vegetables cause gas and abnormal bowel habits. Avoid cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, coleslaw and sauerkraut. Also, limit artichoke, brussels sprouts, onions, shallots, leeks and asparagus.
You can consume any types of cabbages on the low FODMAP diet, fresh or cooked. Green, red and Chinese cabbage is suitable at 75 g, whereas savoy cabbage is low FODMAP at approximately half this portion size.
Is sauerkraut actually low FODMAP? The surprising answer is no it's high FODMAP! While fermented foods might be good for our gut bacteria, some types could cause gastrointestinal distress for FODMAPers! Sauerkraut, made from common cabbage, is high FODMAP.
Low FODMAP foods to enjoy instead include:
Vegetables: Bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, bok choy, carrots, chives, cucumbers, eggplant, ginger, lettuce, olives, parsnips, potatoes, spring onions, and turnips. Protein: Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and tofu.
Fresh tomatoes are in the low FODMAP category, so can be eaten freely and according to appetite.
Traditional sourdough breads made from wheat, wholemeal wheat, and spelt flours are low FODMAP because they contain reduced levels of fructans (2). This means they can make a great low FODMAP bread option.
Red cabbage is low FODMAP in amounts of 75 g (¾ cup).
While Green Cabbage contains the FODMAP Sorbitol, Red Cabbage contains Fructans and is Moderate for Fructans at 150 g (1 ½ cup) amounts. The difference between the Low FODMAP and a Moderate amount of FODMAPs in Red Cabbage is a bit larger than for Green Cabbage.
Greek yoghurt is higher in fat and protein than natural yoghurt as much of the lactose has been strained out of it, which is why it is low FODMAP. So when choosing yoghurt, make sure to opt for Greek, or lactose-free options to ensure that you are sticking to low FODMAP options.
Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli and cabbage, have the same sugars that make beans gassy. Their high fiber can also make them hard to digest. It will be easier on your stomach if you cook them instead of eating raw.
Carrots are a FODMAP-free food. Enjoy according to your appetite.
Zucchini can be low FODMAP, but it's one of those foods where serving size matters. Per Monash University, zucchini is low FODMAP in small servings of ⅓ cup, diced, or 65 grams. The FODMAP Friendly Food Program has also tested zucchini and they give it a pass at a slightly larger ½ cup or a 75-gram serving.
However, honey contains a lot of fructose. Fructose is a FODMAP, and can trigger IBS symptoms. All things considered, honey is a controversial IBS food. We would not suggest eating any honey on an IBS diet until your IBS symptoms are under control.
Add herbs. Adding the right herbs can also help ease digestion. A few of Cording's favorites that pair particularly well with cabbage include ginger and turmeric.
Broccoli heads are considered low FODMAP in ¾ cup (75g) servings, but the stalks are only low FODMAP in servings up a 1/3 cup (45g). If you're eating whole broccoli, both the head and stems, it's best to stick to servings up to ¾ cup (75g).
Add Garlic, Bay Leaf and Peppercorns to Boiling Water
Chebotar recommends adding garlic cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns to the pot of boiling water as this may help reduce gas. Bay leaf tea can help ease an upset stomach, so boiling it with the cabbage can prevent gas after eating the cabbage.
Aged cheeses include Cheddar, Camembert, Cheshire, Pecorino Style, Swiss, Brie, Blue Cheese, Havarti, or Parmesan. These are low FODMAP cheese options and they are normally well tolerated by people with lactose intolerance.
Rice is a great staple food on the low FODMAP diet. To date, Monash University has tested white, brown, basmati, and red rice and each is low FODMAP in 1 cup or 190-gram servings of cooked rice.
Instead, base your meals around low FODMAP foods such as: Eggs and meat. Certain cheeses such as brie, Camembert, cheddar and feta. Almond milk.
Coffee is low FODMAP, but caffeine can be an irritant for many people, those with IBS and even those without, hence the confusion. Coffee contains caffeine, which is a gut irritant,so although it may be low FODMAP, there are still other issues to address.