I've put together a handy list of the top 5 low FODMAP breakfast cereals to hopefully shave some time off your morning routine! Gluten Free Weetbix – I cannot explain my delight when Sanitarium brought these out earlier in the year. Quick, easy and tasty. A pantry staple.
Increase the amount of fibre in your diet, for example: cereals, e.g. All Bran®, Bran Flakes®, Weetabix®, muesli, fruit and vegetables and brown bread. You must however drink plenty of water: 1-1½ litres a day. Eat your meals slowly and chew food thoroughly. Try and take some exercise.
Breakfast Whole grain cereal, e.g. porridge, bran flakes, Weetabix, Shredded Wheat with semi-skimmed milk. Rice Krispies for those who cannot tolerate excess fibre. Wholemeal, or rye toast - not Granary as the seeds can irritate - plus thin spread of choice.
Oats can be a low FODMAP breakfast option during the low FODMAP phase. If you choose rolled oats, start with a ½ cup serving size and then test your tolerance level. If you want instant oats use a ¼ cup serving size, and mix them with rice flakes or quinoa flakes for a larger hot breakfast.
Sourdough is one of the best tolerated breads on the low FODMAP, plus its super healthy and good for those gut bugs.
Almond milk, lactose free milk, hemp milk, coconut milk, rice milk, and soy milk made from soy protein are all good low FODMAP milk options. However make sure you check the ingredients list for added high FODMAP ingredients.
Kellogg's® Special K® Gluten Free
We have four Kellogg's cereals which have been certified through formal testing as FODMAP friendly: our delicious Corn Flakes® and Rice Bubbles® as well as Corn Flakes® Gluten Free and Special K ® Gluten Free for those who are both coeliac and FODMAP intolerant.
1. Gluten-free toast. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) , a person with IBS may wish to avoid gluten in their diet. Gluten is in products that contain wheat, barley, and rye.
Can everyone with IBS tolerate oats? Although oats are easily tolerated by many due to the high soluble fibre content. Some people with IBS find it difficult to tolerate any fibre – soluble or insoluble, this means they may struggle to tolerate oats.
Foods that help ease constipation
Consider adding some the following fibre-rich foods to your diet to help ease constipation: High fibre cereals such as: bran flakes, Weetabix, porridge, muesli and shredded wheat.
Nairns biscuit breaks.
The flavours oats grahams and oats, chocolate & coconut are low FODMAP.
We have four Kellogg's cereals which have been certified through formal testing as FODMAP friendly: our delicious Corn Flakes® and Rice Bubbles® as well as Corn Flakes® Gluten Free and Special K ® Gluten Free for those who are both coeliac and FODMAP intolerant.
Peanut Butter is a Low FODMAP Food
If you have IBS and love peanut butter, good news! Peanut butter is a low FODMAP food. In its simplest form, it is just made of dry roasted peanuts, salt and oil, all of which are allowed on a low FODMAP diet.
The suggested serving size is 1 cup or 250 mL. Potatoes are a FODMAP-free food with or without the skin.
This is because chocolate, particularly milk chocolate, contains a lot of sugar, including lactose, milk proteins and fat – all of which can cause symptoms in susceptible persons. This is particularly true in persons who are lactose intolerant or who have conditions like IBS.
Instant oats are similar to rolled oats, but they have been rolled thinner, which makes them cook faster. They are low FODMAP at a serving of 1/4 cup of uncooked oats, and moderate FODMAP at a 1/2 cup serving.
IS GREEK YOGURT LOW FODMAP? Greek yogurt is made by straining yogurt, creating a thicker and creamier texture. This process removes whey and most lactose, making Greek yogurt lower in lactose and low FODMAP at 23g, as per Monash (3).
Unripe bananas are low in FODMAPS and therefore a better choice for people with IBS — although they're not as sweet or soft as ripe bananas. However, as bananas ripen, they accumulate a type of FODMAP called oligofructans. Therefore, ripe bananas are considered a high FODMAP food (6, 7 ).
Both lactose-free and dairy-free ice creams are safe to eat on a low FODMAP diet, but double check with your nutritionist to be safe. There are a number of popular brands that sell both kinds of ice cream for IBS eaters, including Breyer's, Chapman's, Natrel, Ben & Jerry's, President's Choice, etc.
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.
Black tea can still be enjoyed on the low FODMAP diet, but how you brew it is important. While typically, black tea should be brewed at 195° F for 3-5 minutes, we do not advise this as part of a low FODMAP diet. Instead, you must opt for weak black tea.