The Amazing FODMAP Diet - My Thoughts, Tips and Advice

New Update - Feb 2021 - Links to other videos I've created below:
1). What is the low FODMAP Diet? - • What is the LOW FODMAP...
2). My Low FODMAP Journey - • My Low FODMAP diet Jou...
3). The importance of using a Dietcian - • The Importance of usin...
4). Oligosaccharides - • Oligosaccharides - Low...
5). Disaccharides - • Disaccharides - The Lo...
6). Monosaccharides - • Monosaccharides - The ...
7). Polyols - • Polyols - The Low FODM...
8). When times are tough - • When times are tough -...
9). You are not Gluten Free - • You are NOT Gluten Fre...
10). Snacking on the Low FODMAP diet - • Low FODMAP diet - Snac...
11). Drinks on the Low FODMAP diet - • Low FODMAP diet - Drinks
12). Breakfast Ideas on the Low FODMAP diet - • Low FODMAP diet - Brea...
13). Dinner Ideas on the Low FODMAP diet - • Low FODMAP diet - Dinn...
14). Lunch Ideas on the Low FODMP diet - • Low FODMAP diet - Lunc...
15). A Little Bit Yummy - • Low FODMAP diet - A li...
16). Low FODMAP Apps - • Tips for the Low FODMA...
17). Reading the labels - • Tips for the Low FODMA...
18). Other food ideas - • Tips for the Low FODMA...
19). Re-Introduction - • Re-Introduction on the...
20). Substitutions - • Tips for the Low FODMA...
21). Learning what you can and can't eat on the Low FODMAP diet - • Learning what you can ...
22). Onion and Garlic on the Low FODMAP Diet - • Onion and Garlic on th...
23). Eating Out - • Tips for the Low FODMA...
24). Great Low FODMAP Books - • Low FODMAP Books you s...
25). Great Low FODMAP Websites - • Low FODMAP diet - Grea...
26). Great Low FODMAP Videos - • Great Low FODMAP Videos
27). Great Low FODMAP Online Communities - • Low FODMAP diet - Onli...
After suffering from IBS for over 10 years, I've been on the FODMAP diet now for over a year and a half and it's had a dramatically positive effect on my life. I want to share that with you. My aim is that at least one other person sees this video, tries this diet and that it has the same effect on them. In this video I walk through the diet in layman's terms, talk about substitutions you can use and give some tips on products that I've found in that last year some of which have been real hidden gems.
Remember that you should only really do this diet with the help of a trained dietician.
Some other links you might like to check out:
Buy the Low Fodmap Book here: amzn.to/2kmvuAc
Please check out my friends over at casadesante.com/ for awesome FODMAP friendly foods.
The Monash University: www.med.monash....
Kings College London: www.kcl.ac.uk/l...
International Foundation for GastroIntestinal Disorders: www.aboutibs.or...
The IBS Network: www.theibsnetw...
IBS Diet - Good list of Good and Bad foods: www.ibsdiets.or...
Easy to Print list of Good and Bad foods: www.gidoctor.ne...
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[@ktmjmartin]

I am about to start the FODMAP diet and hope it works. Sick of being sick.

[@AlastairBanks]

Good luck Tracy - hows it been going?

[@KJB0001]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vCc5Zvncl7l5I

[@dustington1]

Get SIBO test it will show weather you have bacteria or archaea overgrowth.

[@aleksandrpetrov3938]

Did the diet or anything else help you?

[@RosemaryStudy]

That test is fine, but more important than the test is symptoms! If you have the symptoms - you have SIBO!@@dustington1

[@missmerrily4830]

Having waded through a dozen fodmap KZbin channels now, and become disillusioned with the very idea that I could see the diet through, at last some sensible, straightforward information and advice. No food fadiness or vegan overtones, just blissful common sense. If you are still out there, 7 years on, thanks so much!

[@hegeskoghus4814]

You can make garlic infused oil beceause fodmaps dissolves in water, not in oil or fat. So if you cut some garlic up in not too small pieces, fry them up in oil and then remove the garlic, the oil will not have any fodmaps in it. Thanx for the video :)

[@AlastairBanks]

Great advice thanks Hege :)

[@alex-ip1er]

I discovered your video on Stomach oracle omnibus - there's plenty more good videos there that will help out

[@gabrielacruz7083]

Hege Skoghus how much oil and garlic do you use to make garlic infused olive oil?

[@roxannebudd1978]

Hege Skoghus there is plenty on line about how to make garlic infused oils, just make sure you take the garlic out don’t leave it in the oil.

[@margaretmuilwyk3243]

Be very careful doing this as it can go off and make you very sick

[@comedygold2147]

This is the best video on FODMAPs on KZbin. Thanks for posting.

[@janedonaldson658]

I started the Low FODMAP diet after being diagnosed with IBS more recently and it absolutely works for me, completely life changing. Excellent video. Thanks.

[@WHOAMI-vi1xr]

4 years ago when you uploaded this video I was watching it and now in 2021 January I am again here watching the same video.I really liked the way you crushed that garlic it's really so much mentally soothing.

[@janettempest716]

It’s great having someone down to earth like you 😇and not showing charts and stuff😱 just showing the bad foods 🤩 fantastic video 👍

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Janet - tried to keep it down to earth

[@lydiacrichton7481]

Hi Alastair, thank you so much for this fantastic video. Our son Andy who is 21 years old has been suffering for almost a year now and has recently discovered that his problem is IBS. The doctors he has seen so far have more or less told him that there is not much that can be done. Andy discovered your video on Wednesday and suddenly he is very upbeat about the whole thing. Hearing your story about how this diet changed your life has really given him hope. He already has your 'no foods' and 'yes foods' list up on his fridge. He is currently in a flatshare as a student at Nottingham University... and would you believe studying Food Sciences ! ... so who knows, this might even have an impact on his future professional activity ! I am French and my husband is English and we live in Bordeaux in France. We have started watching your other videos and we like them very much. The content, the style and the video editing are all fantastic. It is also inspiring to see how you created your own company and how you encourage other people to do the same through your genuine enthusiasm ! All the best Alastair, Cheers, Muriel and Gordon

[@AlastairBanks]

Muriel, thats one of the nicest comments I've ever had so thank you so much. Doing videos can be a little lonely sometimes and you don't know who you are reaching unless they take the time to comment as you have. This one has really spurred me on to make more and come back from my short break even stronger. Thank you :) Tell Andy that if he wants to ask me anything, I'm more than happy to help. A

[@balgrantango460]

Thank you VERY VERY much for this helpful and supportive video! I've suffered for over 60 years with undiagnosed IBS type symptoms and I'm just now following the fodmap diet and it's making a difference already in the first few weeks. I would eat cardboard if I thought it would help, so the low FODMAP diet is a breeze. My thanks to science and to people like you who take the time to share your knowledge, experiences and very helpful suggestions. All the best.

[@AlastairBanks]

Hi Balgran, thank you for these kind words. Best of luck with the diet :)

[@psebsellars]

Exactly the same story, reached the end of my patience with constantly feeling ill and the awful pains. Day four of FODMAP, we can do it everyone :)

[@aleksandrpetrov3938]

How are you now? Did fodmap work for you?

[@joepuntorno8469]

@@aleksandrpetrov3938 ^

[@xenu2261]

Thank you so FREAKING MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been seaching for answers like these for almost 2 years now. I wont tell the story because we are all here for the same reasons Im sure but yea over a year 1/2 of doctors with creams + pills or telling me I had nothing... to finally find I had IBS by myself. There was a lot of stress in my life but I knew I had to change something I was doing wrong and this is finally it. I feel so wrong right now and thats everydays... im only 24 im trying my best at work & always feel tired.. didnt really know why but now I know exactly how to manage it. AGAIN THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE!!! Im low on money but as soon as I get money this week Im starting a fresh & healthy life. Im so happy :)

[@AlastairBanks]

Hey bud, this is so good to hear. In terms of money I don't think it needs to cost you lots to do this. I would invest in the app (to help you manage it) then print off some lists of food you can and can't eat for the fridge. Don't worry about buying expensive gluten free food. Just get good quality meat and veg (that you're allowed) and stick to that. Good luck :)

[@ErikHansenDrums]

Fantastic video man! I've been dealing with bad "IBS" issues for my whole life, but they've gotten to the point of being almost unbearable the past 2 years. Got a handful of testing done over this time and everything comes back negative, so my doctor is convinced it's all just from stress of school, anxiety, and just IBS. I've been lactose intolerant most of my life. Going to try a gluten free diet starting in a few days and see what happens, in the case that it doesn't help me I have been looking into FODMAP as the next step I take. Tons of great information in this video. Glad you're doing so much better now!

[@AlastairBanks]

Erik, thanks so much for the comment - it sounds like your story is very similar to mine. I cut out Gluten too but still found I was having a lot of trouble. The big changes for me have been Onion and Garlic alongside the lactose and gluten, I really recommend cutting them out too if you can. Good luck bud - let me know how you get on :)

[@ErikHansenDrums]

No problem at all! And thanks for the advice! I will try to cut those out as well :)

[@dahlia3154]

omg! same thing--all my test are negative but i've been felt horrible. the amount of anxiety/stress i have is overbearing. However, recently, I've tried gluten free diet and a probiotic and I'm feeling better. Give it a try!

[@roxannebudd1978]

Dahlia try it you will notice a difference

[@thebigmann81]

Monash app will help

[@lettersfromlaura]

seriously thank you so much for this video! It feels good to know that other people understand what I'm dealing with

[@AlastairBanks]

Glad it resonated :)

[@alwalkemdown7878]

@@AlastairBanks can you eat cornflakes and banana on this diet?

[@alwalkemdown7878]

Can you eat cornflakes and banana on this diet ?

[@kmenza2592]

Thank you for making this video. Excellent references & links to great sources!! I will pass this on to anyone I know who is suffering. I began the LFM diet in April '19. The results were almost instant- in a good way! I was so surprised to be able to eat any veggies or fruits! Due to crc cancer treatment my gut stopped absorbing nutrients after 5 yrs NED. I was very strict with myself and did the elimination phase, testing and re-challenging is ongoing forever. It's so easy to get off track. I'm still working very hard on that. Yesterday ate at Subway. Been up since 1am doing all my emergency remedies (gut woke me up w/unspeakable suffering) so my day today is not a complete loss!

[@gabrielagelain810]

Omg, I am from Brazil and just discovered this diet... it is changing my life. Thanks a LOT for sharing this. It is not really disseminated here, and I am just SO HAPPY to have just discovered it with my doctor!

[@AlastairBanks]

Hi Gabriela - I felt exactly the same here in the UK two years ago :) Did you see the Udemy course I've put together?

[@lindyixchelsedona270]

Do u have viking ancestry!!??

[@y2kbug58]

Thanks for this really useful video. I've started on FODMAPs but you've made me realise how much further I need to go.

[@AlastairBanks]

Stick with it Duncan - Im going to do a course on Udemy where I go into more detail if you're interested :)

[@raewise6345]

I am in the U.S., so we don't have many of the brands that you showed- but we definitely have plenty of substitutes. I just want to thank you so so much for this. Yours is one of the only videos that just makes it simple and easy and fun! Bless you and thank you. Continued health to you!

[@sineadnicraghnaill2372]

Alastair, these are great practical examples given. Most videos I've watched don't show what foods to eat or not to eat, so I'm delighted to have found yours. Excellent, thank you! 🍽️

[@willbrowne4063]

Cheers Alistair, that was really helpful. Have been suffering IBS most of my adult life, and it's been getting worse, so am about to give the FODMAP diet a go.

[@AlastairBanks]

Good luck William - Id love to know how you get on. Check out the course on Udemy for a bit more detail

[@aleksandrpetrov3938]

Did it help you?

[@pjpurinton7023]

I was diagnosed with IBS over 35 years ago. It is getting worse. I am going to try this.

[@danmccullough7825]

25 years for me. Good luck

[@hofniamwaalwa3724]

Good luck...cutting bread out of my diet helped with stomach bloat

[@leprekate]

Thank you! Feeling really hopeless because I keep messing up this diet. This has given me a burst of positivity to keep trying!!

[@AlastairBanks]

I was like that for a fair few months - stick with it :)

[@wellnessotr]

Changed my life SO much! I thought I was going to die from the IBS experience. My doctor had never heard of it. Lol. My sister recommended it to me! So awesome! I love her! I have found that following the "rules" of food combining has helped me stick with it, to understand what and how to eat.

[@leopardrockssherrylemeille1192]

Omg this is so informative thank u !! I have given up a lot of foods because it’s just not worth hurting! I sure appreciate you being so through with this info !

[@AlastairBanks]

My pleasure Sherry - good luck :)

[@shirleytrill7868]

Thanks so much for taking the time to explain , caution, and recommend solutions to everyday foods. I have been suffering from weight loss tiredness, brain fog and a walking air balloon as the days progress. Medical scratch heads and prescribe for indigestion, which I haven’t suffered from ever,! Now gathering KZbin info which gives me hope that it is possible to feel better than I have been for too long now . Thank you for sharing, you have made my day to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[@katepearson4601]

Thank god I found this video!! I was giving minimal information and no support about FODMAPs from my doctor and was really struggling. This has really helped my kick start my journey! Yay.

[@joystreeter3860]

Best video I have seen so far. Thanks so much!

[@aevans-jl9ym]

Brilliant video so glad you've cured yourself. My daughter has just been prescribed this diet by the NHS. They now specifically say it's not a completely "gluten-free and lactose-free diet and you should be fine with the normal much cheaper rice crispies, oatmeal, oat cakes, butter and cheeses.

[@tiff_atkinson26]

You are amazing! This video is going to help so many people, myself included. Stoked to hear your gut troubles have left you and your so healthy now. I'm honestly feelin more motivated to attempt this lifestyle than ever. Thankyou, Thankyou! :)

[@AlastairBanks]

Hi Tiffini thank you so much - how are you getting on now?

[@SKY-qf8qq]

Thank you so much. Just discovered your video. Funny and informative. My special needs daughter ( young adult ) has IBS no help from doctors, just bought that book , putting her on the FODMAP diet. Done some shopping for this, but your tips and ideas are really appreciated and many thanks.

[@AlastairBanks]

Hi Soraya thank you for the comments. Check out the course on Udemy which goes a bit deeper too. Good luck with it all.

[@MariannaGuglielmino]

This is the best video I have seen so far on the topic: informative, funny and very useful. Thank you!

[@AlastairBanks]

Thank you Marianna, that really is very kind of you :)

[@kathleenhlavaty7456]

This is absolutely fabulous! I was so overwhelmd! before I saw this! I did not know where to even begin - this gave mke a start - I will watch it a few tines to get knowledge of this diet!

[@AlastairBanks]

Thank you Kathleen, there is loads of good stuff online so try not to get too overwhelmed. I put some links in the description which should help too. Good luck :)

[@maureencovey1554]

Thank you so much the best video l have seen so far so helpful. I have just started fodmaps l am feeling so much better you have given new ideas

[@rautarvin]

After 12hrs in extreme pain I was told by my doctor that I just needed to take daily over the counter medication for the rest of my life and no food avoidance was necessary. I started doing my own research and came across FODMAP diet. I’ve completed 3 weeks and I finally have my energy back, walk 5 miles yesterday and I’m not tired today. Not sure if I’m going to regret or not, but I tried a little bit of coffee this morning with almond milk. I’ve been coffee free since I started the program and honestly I don’t even know why I tried today. I think I was missing the ritual of drinking coffee, not the coffee itself. Thank you for your very informative video

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Wow, what a testimonial for the low FODMAP diet, it really does work in certain situations! Glad you feel better!

[@natashamorris5296]

Great video, just what i needed to watch, thanks 😊

[@sharonaboudara2197]

enjoyed your vid. - i related to everything you said re managing the diet. Especially about eating out, which has become much easier since legislation came in 2 years ago, making it necessary for resteraunt to identify certain allergins. here is another tip. carry a piece of paper which lists the main things you can not eat. give it to the waiter and ask himto take it into the kitchen with your order. it makes it clear for the chef what he can and should not give you. Translate it not different languages for when you travel abroad. lastly dont forget you are the PAYING customer, you are entitled to have a meal you can eat.

[@AlastairBanks]

Love the idea of taking down what you can and can't eat on a piece of paper for the waiter to take to the kitchen - great advice!

[@taradublin195]

It is deliberating. I have described my pain this way.

[@juliedull2221]

Thank you so much. I’ve been bad and getting worse my whole life. Finally diagnosed at 53 years of age and on antibiotics and now a lifetime of habits to undo.

[@AlastairBanks]

Good luck Julie - Im sure if you stick with it, it will really change your life for the better

[@norco4shorenfs669]

When consuming lactose free products, be sure to look out for carrageenan, it can cause IBS issues.

[@donnatubbs8853]

Carrageenan is in a lot of things you wouldn't suspect as well, check your toothpaste label. Even though you don't eat toothpaste, it's ingredients are quickly absorbed through your gums!

[@AlastairBanks]

Great tips thanks

[@jkalb1744]

I have trouble with malodextrin. Anyone else?

[@ElizabethCarterMedia]

I used to use Garlic on everything and all of my Meals and started one day getting the worst chest pains. I literally felt like I was dying. Thought it was something more serious as the pain kept travelling to my Stomach. Ended up at A&E and found out it was trapped gas from eating the wrong types of Food. I was eating Garlic, Lentils, Wheat, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans. I assumed because it was Healthy, I was ok. Then I was recommended on Fodmap. Just currently going through my trigger foods and seeing what sets me off.

[@marzenaziejka9140]

Great video, Thank you merry very much! I found another fabulous substitute for garlic, a pricey though (for special occasions is perfect). It is anchovies. Olive oil, lemon juice, mustard (crap free), maple, salt, anchovies mushed and stirred together make wonderful salad dressing. With that bite you missed.

[@AlastairBanks]

Oooh I love this suggestion, thank you!

[@kaylean1038]

Really enjoyed this. Have recently been recommended this diet by my doctor after many years of digestive problems. Had never heard of it before...he had to write it down for me to research! Think I will order the book you recommended too. My last "ordinary" Sunday lunch today and I start tomorrow!

[@AlastairBanks]

Hi Kay, great to hear. Really don't worry too much about what you'll lose. Immerse yourself in the substitutions and it doesn't have to be as bigger deal. Its not easy out and about but at home it really can be like for like in many cases.

[@lizziemayamos]

Thanks for the video! Currently on week 2 of the low fodmap diet & have had some better days, and some not so good. So it's nice to hear that it's worth carrying on and hopefully it'll help in the long run.

[@AlastairBanks]

Stick with it Lizzie, it takes time :)

[@coolrae1979]

My doctor just told me to try this diet for ibs. This is very helpful. Thank you for this video!

[@wendypress227]

According to NHS FODMAP advice, Waitrose Spelt Sourdough bread is fine for IBS sufferers. It uses spelt flour using the sourdough method. It does contain wheat but does not affect you.

[@Sapphireblue1844]

great video friend, I will save this to watch again and again and again

[@poncho-eq5091]

This is fantastic. Ive been on fodmap for the best part of a year now. I struggle further as im an in training calisthenics athlete so getting the nutrition can be a pain. Eating out is the worst. For me nandos works brilliantly. Grab plain chicken, mixed leaf salads youre good to go. Also a place called leons is very catering toeards dairy and gluten free eaters. Their menu is built around that stuff so if you have one nearby, go check them out!

[@AlastairBanks]

Great advice thank you for sharing :)

[@jackiesibley3531]

Thank you so much Alastair I have suffered so badly since both my sons died ages 16 and 18 ten months apart before that I could eat anything I liked. The attacks have become so severe that I was put in hospital for four days as they thought I had CDiff. The Doctor put me on Colefec tablets which help a lot to keep the attack’s at bay but when I get one it make me so ill and completely debilitated. I didn’t know anything about this diet and watched a video from the Monash university today. Then I found your video and am going to start today. Thank you for taking time out of your life to help others. Will let you know how I get on off to the supermarket now. I have been eating all the stuff I shouldn’t but didn’t know I shouldn’t. X

[@AlastairBanks]

My god Jackie I am so sorry to hear your story. I really hope the diet helps you. Do try and find help in the way of a dietician/nutrionist if you can

[@brandeesky6927]

Thank you, thank you for making this accessible video. Grateful to people like yourself for sharing and I'm planning to give it a try soon! Happy belly to you!

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Brandee :)

[@annetohill133]

Great tips and i willalso keep in mind now it may take months to see real results. Thank you 😊

[@MalcomMalediction]

i would just cut out dairy completely FODMAP or not. U can sometimes use organic raw goat kefir and grassfed ghee for some health benefits but best not to play games if u have a food sensitivity.

[@el_ation1285]

Dude I love this video. I have a short attention span and I really watched this whole thing through, not skipping anything, even took some notes. This is really helpful, thank you so much-I can’t wait to try these products and get started with low FODMAP because the IBS thing has had such a negative impact on my health, just life in general. I’m a new subscriber so I’m not sure if you’ve done so already, but if you haven’t, could you make one of those “what I eat in a day videos”, or meal plans? If you’ve done this or something similar then just drop the link. Thank you for your time and this video!! 👋💌

[@AlastairBanks]

Thank you so much! I'm planning on doing some new videos this year but do check out the Udemy course link in the description too as there is loads more useful info in that

[@mateastoe7376]

I am restarting the fodmap diet. Found this video pretty informative. Thanks for the tips.

[@stachiano]

Hahaha, loved this video, your personality really shines through without even making an effort & I loved how you simplified everything. Thank you so much! I was recently encouraged by doc to try a low fodmap diet after a series of daily nightmare bloat!! Been a vegan past two years. I would like to enrol on your course; would me being plant based benefit me from enrolling? I would very much love to enrol as I still have so much to learn & absolutely love your approach. Anyway, thank you once again 💜

[@AlastairBanks]

Hi there, thank you so much for the kind comments :) The course is more about living with the diet and how you can adapt relatively easily. I try and point out lots of resources online and places I went when things were tough. I'd say it was still very relevant for you and if you liked this video then the course is essentially an hour long version of it cut up into bite sized (pardon the pun) bits :) I'd love your feedback. :)

[@stachiano]

Alastair Banks: haha, love a good pun! I beat you to it and enrolled after I posted the comment haha, couldn't help myself. I'm yet to start and I'm excited to! Can we contact you directly on there if we have questions? (I constantly have questions!) x

[@AlastairBanks]

stachiano that's awesome, it's not showing up yet so I wonder if it only tells me when you start. Always happy to answer questions:)

[@georginastone5375]

Absolutely love your style of video, fun, informative... You have a great delivery even on a serious topic....Love it, not the IBS so much but you and your vid.....Thanks...will defo look into formal further. Keep up the great vids and the fun stuff.....Gotta have fun!!! X

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Georgina - appreciate the kind comments :)

[@nononono-qo4vc]

Brilliant video great way of explaining thankyou.

[@Nathan-pq5jg]

Great video with REAL life experiences. Very helpful list of Dos and Don'ts along with alternatives. Thanks very much !!!

[@AlastairBanks]

PLeasure Nathan :)

[@bramfam4]

Love this video! It was very helpful. Thank you Alastair :)

[@AlastairBanks]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed :)

[@peterhalliday905]

really very useful. Loved the crushed garlic!!

[@AlastairBanks]

Cheers Peter I had fun making it ;)

[@lynna5362]

You are so funny! Love it. Thanks for all your help.

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Lynn - appreciate it :)

[@stampythelittleboyinafuron9490]

Thank you so much , doctor told me I was probably gluten intolerant, went on gluten free diet but still had symptoms, turned out it was ibs , your advice really helps

[@AlastairBanks]

Hey thank you. Try and get some help from a dietcian if you can :)

[@tomsvideos68]

This is such a helpful video thank you for taking the time to share

[@Carla-tv1yv]

hello from México and thank you so much for all the information, great video, my mind its blown,i need to try this diet, im tired of feeling bad... i just hope in México we had that many awsome products available

[@AlastairBanks]

I hope you do too Carla - good luck :)

[@tinnekejanssens6182]

tnx for the video :) for me the diet really did help BUT I wasn't hydrating enough in the beginning and this is really important! maybe put in future video's that people should drink lots and lots of water (2L min) For me this was the biggest adjustment because I used to drink a lot of softdrinks. supermarkets here in belgium are catching up with the health-food-shizzle and are selling a wide range of fodmap food. hurray for that!

[@AlastairBanks]

Great tip! Thank you

[@julesgarcia5854]

Thank you, gracias for this educational info. I am about 5 weeks into low FODMAP diet that my GI doctor recommended. He gave me a list of Foods to avoid/Foods to eat. I also keep this list on my fridge, just like you! My gut is so happy today. I can now go out shopping/dinning feeling confident! No longer do I have an unpredictable gut. I am now in control!!!

[@AlastairBanks]

Great news Jules!

[@JenninKanata]

my 16 yr old daughter was asked to do this diet for 8 weeks before reintroducing things. its so overwhelming. she had already been tested negative for celiac and lactose and frutose breath tests but her nausea and stomach pain and weightloss is the concern. good thing is i cook from scratch most of the time but i still need to find some convenience foods so mom can have a break. i hope garlic,onions and wheat aren't her triggers as the other things are manageble got the app today. lots of love from canada

[@esmeeelouahabi1642]

Thank you so much! This was very informative! Was told a good substitute for garlic is chives. For me the worst is coffee! 😊

[@sasbabie]

You are so brilliant! This is what I've been looking for for ages now. Thank you!

[@AlastairBanks]

Aww thank you :)

[@dishomegarden1910]

thanks. great info. just been recommended this by my GP. so currently researching. I've been dealing with the IBS recently by not eating as that is the only way I can leave house and ho to work. I only work 1day a week and go out 1 day a week so no meal the night before and no food the days I'm out. so working out what I can and cannot eat will be wonderful. thanks for the info found it very informative.

[@AlastairBanks]

Di I truly hope you find this works for you. All I'd say is that its really important to stick with it. I've not looked back so I hope its as successful for you. Good luck :)

[@aswiecicki1]

Hey man...great video! Very cool stuff.

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks dude

[@harveysmith100]

Great video for people just learning about FODMAP.

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Harvey

[@derekcairns1628]

Really liked the german made garlic press.

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Derek :)

[@bernadettegrant6326]

Very informative thx . I've started to look up all my needs regarding gluten free n lactose free... mo money but I'll work around it, n I've made notes n will surely pu5 on my fridge for reminder. One of the best fodmap videos really

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Bernadette, its doesnt need to cost a fortune. You dont have to buy all the free from stuff if you're careful

[@Glede-hk1vx]

This is life saver for me❤

[@lancemcmurchy1161]

Love the video. I'm working on reintroduction. So far, I have been good with bread, honey and small amount of lactose. Onion and garlic are a killer. Not sure why I am okay with bread but not onion and garlic? It's a huge success and feel great, but have lost 4 kg this month. Looking like you now!

[@AlastairBanks]

Ha Ha great news Lance :)

[@chrisferguson7769]

I love everything a-bowel-t this video!!

[@eatymceatison97]

It was life-changing for me. I could finally go out and do some things.

[@AlastairBanks]

Absolutely!

[@peggyokelly2118]

Great job my friend...confirmation I need to change diet lifestyle! You get 10+

[@BYTCHIMTHEBOMB]

Ty so much ! This ibsc is crazy.... I'm tired of being sick... I'm tired of being scared to eat ugh.. Please make more videos I'm following..... How about meats and other veggies I should stay away from

[@AlastairBanks]

So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/

[@sadhak81]

Great video! This diet really works for IBS. Have you tried substituting spelt bread for wheat? It has been a great alternative for me. Same with spelt pasta, spelt crackers, etc.

[@AlastairBanks]

So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/

[@stephf]

great video thanks for the tips!!

[@isolampg]

Really helpful video, simple and reassuring. I'm so sad to give up garlic but your tip about infused oil was very helpful.

[@AlastairBanks]

glad the tip helped :)

[@orchid_vega]

Awesome video!!! Thanks for making it, and I love your creative "ways" of getting rid of the food. Lol... could you please make a video with some Fodmap recipes? 😊

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Danita, really love getting comments like this. I'm going to give some thought to how I could do some more fodmap vids in the future.

[@orchid_vega]

Alastair Banks awesome! I look forward to seeing it! 😉

[@leighwalters2046]

I am new to the FODMAP way of eating & found this video very helpful, Thank You

[@AlastairBanks]

My pleasure so glad you liked it

[@ritahall2378]

This is informative yet so depressing I love garlic and onions and cheese but I really hate IBS !! Thanks

[@suegordon6805]

You can eat some types of cheese like cheddar, Swiss, brie, goat and more. Get the Monash Fodmap app. It’s free and uses a red, yellow, green food portion system. Kate Scarlatta has a great website with fodmap recipes. I’m finding that unless you read the labels on your processed foods, you easily can be in trouble. Better to cook your own foods so you know whats in it. I’m on my 2nd week of the elimination diet. This is my second round of this diet as I didn’t do the 2nd part which is introducing food categories (fructan,....etc) back into your diet to see what triggers and at what portion. I was so miserable this time that I”m sticking with it.

[@DominicaL1134]

OMG thank you! Made it so clear and easy to understand!

[@jojo2491]

garlic powder is in everything! my biggest issue has been the bread. I want real bread!

[@AlastairBanks]

Hi Joanna - it really is, horrible stuff. Re Bread, have you tried Genius seeded - thats by far my favourite - toasted its really good

[@wesaydie9128]

Try Sour Dough Bread.. it ferments differently then other breads

[@clarevknowles]

I second sourdough bread - it's absolutely delicious and low fodmap. Love the stuff!

[@norco4shorenfs669]

UDI'S white bread is low FODMAP.

[@biaribeiro9114]

Alastair Banks! Thanks for the video! I´ll really try it out, but being a brazillian, live without onion and garlic will be a challenge... :( I add it to EVERY meal prep!!! Rice, sauces, vegetables... You name it! But loved the tip of using spring onions (green part only!!!) instead. Will try! Hope you still good! *Loved the pheasant T-shirt, BTW*

[@biaribeiro9114]

@Simple Styles Great! Thanks! :)

[@mandy5313]

I love how you tried to say dehabilitating and couldn't so you just said not very nice lol.so pleased i found your videos i have just been told by the doctors i have ibs and i really dont understand it at all.like one day i can eat something and be fine then the next day it will make me bad.it is so frustrating.

[@AlastairBanks]

Thanks Mandy :) This diet is certainly worth trying. I'd advise trying to talk to a dietician who knows far more than I before hand though. Good luck

[@mandy5313]

+Alastair Banks My mam has just ordered me a low fodmap diet book with meal plans in it aswell can't wait to try it.it is horrible not being able to eat my favourite meals anymore but it will be fine and thank you.

[@garymccallum2944]

i just came acros your vid pal ive had a hiatus hernia for about 9 years now and i fell so low in my self like am dying every but am going to try this hope it works am going to stick with for a year then probs the rest of my life ps nice vid bro :)

[@AlastairBanks]

thanks mate - if you need more help and advice on it then defo check out the course I just launched: bit.ly/lowfodmapyt - will help with a lot more info and advice and great online resources to help you adapt to the diet. Good luck man

[@garymccallum2944]

thanks very much budy

[@sarahkleine223]

Great video!

[@AlastairBanks]

So glad it was of use - it was fun making it. If you want more info on it, I did a Udemy course which goes into much detail about the diet and my journey: www.udemy.com/low-fodmap-diet/

[@hreuter86]

Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@stephaniefaulkner6816]

Thank you for such an informative video!

[@AlastairBanks]

My pleasure Stephanie :)

[@oljaaaaaaa]

6 months to a year? My gastroenterologist told me it should only last for 2-6 weeks. I was recently diagnosed with IBS-C so will be giving low FODMAP a go

[@sudeshnaroychowdhury4383]

Excellent video

[@rf9017]

thank you so much for this video, one of the most informative i've found! very helpful (I've taken some notes hahaha)

[@AlastairBanks]

Thank you so much - you should defo check out the Udemy course if you liked this video: bit.ly/lowfodmapyt

[@dianekraus6896]

A vey helpful video. Thank you very much

[@jenniferday1567]

Thanks for explaining it so well. I have been suffering all week drinking something called A2 milk. It certainly didn't work for me.

[@kiyer6211]

Thanks for sharing! Learned alot!

[@AlastairBanks]

Really glad - thanks for the comment :)

[@LindaVeeSado]

I've read if you buy cheese make sure it has 0 % sugar and it's about lactose free. Thx for the video. I am not only on this but also another medical diet which I'm trying to juggle because some items on both will set off one problem or another.

[@AlastairBanks]

Hi Linda, I'd not heard that to be honest. I seem to be ok with low amounts of normal cheese as well so its not an area of the diet I worry about too much. I wish you the very best with it.

[@LindaVeeSado]

Thx Alastair. I appreciate the great info here and did order the book you suggested. BTW Ebay had the best price I can find on it if anyone else is looking Some sites were nearly twice the price. Sometimes it's difficult because there is so much conflicting info. I have been reading all I can find. The only cheese that seems to kill me is cottage. Ricotta is on the bad list but for whatever odd reason I can eat it. This sure is an uphill battle. Best of luck to you too.

[@rqn1998]

Thanks mate im a male 43 and have these symptoms its just hit me and driving me crazy! lethargic the whole.lot! ill try a lot of those tips and see if i get the gas reactions etc... cheers for the help!