Low FODMAP Diet Foods Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (to Avoid). These short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols are poorly absorbed, leading to fermentation by gut bacteria, which can cause digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, and abdominal pain in patients with conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). F - Fermentable O - Oligosaccharides Fructans: wheat (bread, pasta), rye, onions, garlic, leeks, artichokes, chicory root, asparagus, beets, inulin. Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS): Legumes, soybeans, cashews, pistachios D - Disaccharides - Lactose (Dairy): milk, yogurts, ice cream, soft cheeses M - Monosaccharides - "Free fructose" (in excess of glucose): apples, pears, mangoes, cherries, watermelon, asparagus, sugar snap peas, honey, agave, high-fructose corn syrup A - And P - Polyols Sweeteners: xylitol, maltitol, etc. Sorbitol: stone fruits(peaches, plums, cherries etc), avocados, apples and pears Mannitol: mushrooms, cauliflower, watermelon, celery, snow peas. #FODMAP #Acronym #Mnemonic #Diet #Nutrition #Gastroenterology #Management #Foods
