Author: thecambridgedietitian

Recent research has shown that some short-chain carbohydrates may contribute to IBS symptoms. These carbohydrates are called: Fermentable Oligo-saccharides (fructans & galacto-oligosaccharides) Di-saccharides (lactose) Mono-saccharides (fructose) And Polyols (sugar alcohols) Understanding the Low FODMAP Diet FODMAPs are short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They pass along the gut into […]