Fat and low Fodmap

[lcs75]

Good morning!

 

I am currently on low fodmaps to cure my IBS and I am starting Whole 30 again today. Previously I increased my fat intake in a yummy way by eating lots of avocado, almonds and coconut cream. These are off the plan for me now. what else is yummy and has a good fat content. I eat aged cheese and lactose free cream now to increase the fat content and that does not give me any issues (I have been on low fodmap 21 days and my symptoms have vanished), what are good alternatives?

 

Thanks x

[GFChris]

To clarify, are you currently not doing the Whole30 low FODMAP plan? If so, I can move this thread to a post-Whole30 section.

[lcs75]

Hi Chris,

I stopped Whole30 when starting low fodmap with a dietitian who wanted me to include very limited gluten (issues) and dairy (lactose free ok). Now want to start Whole 30 again, but have been bulking up my meals with cheese.

I will start reintroducing fodmaps from tomorrow, but not on a post-whole30. Thanks.

[GFChris]

Oh, so if I understand you correctly, you've been riding your own bike with your dietician for a while, and you want to start another Whole30 (meaning you'd drop the gluten and dairy again when you start)?

With respect to your original question, have you explored the fats from Fatworks? http://fatworksfoods.com/

Are you no longer eating coconut cream and almonds because you've found they bother you? I see both are on the Whole30 Low FODMAP shopping list.

[LucieB]

A few points and suggestions. FODMAPs won't cure IBS, maybe that's not what you meant to say? It will alleviate symptoms of IBS, but not cure it.

 

The Whole30 low FODMAP list is awful. Even though the footnote recognizes the conflicting information, it's still awful. Some of the foods listed in blue are high FODMAP (like blackberries) and the list doesn't indicate which foods are "to be eaten in moderation". If you Google Paleo FODMAP list you'll find a green/yellow/red list of foods that's more informative. 

 

Almonds are a "moderation" FODMAP food, I think the limit is only 10 at the most. I'm not sure which coconut cream you are testing, but watch for the guar gum and other gum-thickened coconut products. For me it's probably not the coconut but the additives that give me problems, but I had such bad symptoms I'm turned off on the idea of testing it again. 

 

All fats are low/no FODMAP, my favorites are ghee, olive oil, coconut oil, and the fats that come with good meats. 

[Tabitha]

Question about how to read the Whole30 Low-FODMAP shopping list:

I understand that the "best" choices are in blue, and foods to avoid are in grey (and I assume that black items are meant to be limited).

 

The words "Cooking Fats" and "Eating Fats" are in blue, and then all of the items on these lists (except Avocado) are in black.

Does that mean that all the black cooking/eating fats are considered by this list "best" choices?

 

Thanks!

-Tabitha

[Physibeth]

Question about how to read the Whole30 Low-FODMAP shopping list:

I understand that the "best" choices are in blue, and foods to avoid are in grey (and I assume that black items are meant to be limited).

 

The words "Cooking Fats" and "Eating Fats" are in blue, and then all of the items on these lists (except Avocado) are in black.

Does that mean that all the black cooking/eating fats are considered by this list "best" choices?

 

Thanks!

-Tabitha

 

I believe that is a correct interpretation. Yes. Avocado is to be avoided on a low FODMAP diet and we always recommend cooking and eating fats as the best options for everyone over any nuts and seeds.