It doesn't matter if the bread contains honey, or wheat, or fruit juice concentrate. If the bread has gone through a lab testing process and is sporting one of the certification icons (seen below in this article) then it is low FODMAP in the serving sizes recommended.
Traditional sourdough breads made from wheat, wholemeal wheat, and spelt flours are low FODMAP because they contain reduced levels of fructans (2). This means they can make a great low FODMAP bread option.
I love the nutritional quality of this bread as well. Thank you Bakers Delight! It is FANTASTIC that Bakers Delight cater for Low FODMAP dietary requirements.
No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 1 ingredient that is likely high FODMAP at 1 serving and 2 ingredients that could be moderate or high FODMAP depending on source or serving size.
Rye is a high FODMAP grain. While authentically prepared, slow-fermentation sourdough bread made from wheat and spelt are low in FODMAPs, sourdough rye breads tested so far in the FODMAP lab at Monash University are high in FODMAPs.
Although some studies may suggest that sourdough bread shouldn't worsen IBS symptoms, at least one study found it was not better tolerated by those who believed they were sensitive to wheat. 4 This doesn't mean that there aren't other irritants within the bread that will generate a reaction in you.
At 200g (4/5 cup), Greek yoghurt is low FODMAP. Regular yoghurt may have a decent lactose content, so rather go for a lactose free option when following phase 1 of the low FODMAP diet.
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.
1. Toast. Toast is easier to digest than bread as the toasting process breaks down some of the carbohydrates.
"Let's talk about my favorite bread for digestion and gut health: Sourdough bread. Sourdough is incredible because these microbes are transforming the flour," Dr. Bulsiewicz explains in the Instagram Reel, referring to the way the wild yeasts react with the flour and water in the sourdough starter.
You may also be eating more starches and sugars from hyper-processed gluten free, low FODMAP packaged foods than usual, which may overwhelm the absorption capacity of a sensitive, hyper-active gut. If you suspect this, try eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and see how you feel.
You can still enjoy a slice of toast in the morning or a low FODMAP sandwich for lunch, as long as you follow these serving sizes: White wheat bread: 1 slice or 35 grams. White wheat sourdough: 2 slices or 109 grams. Whole wheat sourdough: 2 slices or 97 grams.
Aged cheeses include Cheddar, Camembert, Cheshire, Pecorino Style, Swiss, Brie, Blue Cheese, Havarti, or Parmesan. These are low FODMAP cheese options and they are normally well tolerated by people with lactose intolerance.
Some key foods you need to avoid are: Anything made with white flour, especially white bread and baked goods made with hydrogenated fats.
Avocados contain FODMAPs that can trigger IBS symptoms and may be high, moderate, or low in FODMAPs depending on how much you eat. In terms of portion sizes, 1/8 of an avocado is considered low-FODMAP and should be safe to eat if you have IBS. Some people may be able to tolerate more.
And for those so inclined, Marmite and Vegemite are low FODMAP as well and add umami to many dishes.
White wheat bread (United States): A low FODMAP serving of wheat-based white bread is 1 slice or 35 grams, according to Monash University. Larger servings (2 slices) contain high amounts of the FODMAP, fructan.
First up, tortilla wraps. Monash has FINALLY tested wheat tortillas and has found that they're low FODMAP in servings of one 35 g wrap per sitting. 1 + 1/4 wraps (43 g) are high in the FODMAP fructan and should be avoided if you're in the elimination phase.
Oats are Low FODMAP if eaten in small quantities. We like to make hot cooked oatmeal for breakfast, an occasional batch of oatmeal cookies, and this recipe for Low FODMAP Oats with Strawberries.
Spelt bread made using very traditional sourdough methods should be lower in FODMAP content and so suitable to have while following the Low FODMAP diet. However this does not apply to all products made using spelt.