Understanding Low FODMAP Foods: An Easy Primer
What Are FODMAPs? FODMAPs are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols found in foods, including fructose, lactose, fructans, galactans, and polyols. The acronym stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. These compounds can contribute to digestive distress in certain individuals because they are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. Monash University from […]
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