Sourdough is one of the best tolerated breads on the low FODMAP, plus its super healthy and good for those gut bugs. BUT, are all sourdoughs low FODMAP? Read on to find out how a FODMAP trianed Dietitian decides if a Sourdough is low FODMAP. Monash state that sourdough must be “made traditionally” to be low FODMAP, but what does this actually mean?  Start with a bread that lists wheat or spelt flour as the main flour used. Make sure that your bread contains “sourdough  starter” or “sourdough culture”. This is the good stuff that munches away at the FODMAPs while the bread prove ..read more

As a parent, you are no doubt aware of the importance of your child eating a balanced diet. Making sure your children get the right nutrition while they’re young helps to ensure they grow into healthy adults and have a lessened risk of developing chronic diseases. However, did you know that your child’s diet is also important in terms of their mental health? Studies have shown that children who have a better baseline diet have better general mental health than those who don’t – in particular, eating lots of plants (fruits, vegetables, legumes etc.) is linked to lower rates of depression ..read more

The health and wellness industry can be a minefield when it comes to dietary advice, with everyone from celebrities to social media influencers, personal trainers, lifestyle columnists and “wellness coaches” offering their recommendations about food and nutrition. It’s no wonder that so many of us are confused when it comes to our diet. The sheer amount of misinformation that is offered as “advice” online is why a fully trained accredited practising dietitian is now more important than ever. But how to choose the right one? We’ve put together a list of tips to help you find the best ..read more

​  We know that FODMAPs are all about portion sizes. There are many foods that are low FODMAP at one serve, but become high FODMAP at a larger serve. These serve sizes are listed in the Monash app using green, yellow and red traffic lights for low, moderate and high FODMAP serve sizes.    If you’re just starting a low FODMAP diet, you probably have lots of questions (most people do!).  And one of the most common queries we hear is ‘Do I need to weigh everything, to make sure it’s a low FODMAP portion?’. Before we answer this question it’s important to have a little bit of background on F ..read more