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    What’s Causing Your

    Digestive Discomfort?
    It might not be what you think...
    What’s Causing Your
    Digestive Discomfort?
    It might not be what you think...

    Painful, bothersome (and sometimes embarrassing) digestive problems like gas, bloating, constipation
    and/or diarrhea impact millions of people across the world. These symptoms are often collectively referred to
    as irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

    Experts estimate between 10-20% of the world population suffers from chronic gastrointestinal problems that
    impact their daily or weekly lives.

    Beyond the physical pain and discomfort, there is also an emotional and psychological toll when digestive
    problems cause you to miss important events, time spent with family and friends, and/or keep you from living
    your best life.

    Like many people, you may be searching for answers but struggling to find a solution. There is hope for you!

    A Common Culprit – FODMAPs


    In 1999, researchers at the esteemed Monash University in Australia identified a group of short-chain
    carbohydrates (i.e. certain sugars and fibers ) found in foods that are either poorly absorbed in the small
    intestine or difficult to digest for some people.

    The Monash team named these carbohydrates FODMAPs, an acronym which stands for Fermentable
    Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols (that’s a mouthful… no pun intended!).

    You’re probably thinking – FOD-What? And what does this have to do


    with me?

    While there are many factors such as stress, family history,


    medications and your age/gender that can contribute to digestive
    health problems, the most common cause is the food you eat.
    For many people, consuming foods and beverages high in
    FODMAPs are the likely cause of their digestive distress.

    Even some foods that are generally healthy and highly


    nutritious, including fruits and vegetables, can be high in
    FODMAPs when eaten in large serving sizes, and
    many people struggle to digest them properly. Who
    would’ve guessed? Monash University has
    developed a helpful app that makes it easy to
    identify high and Low-FODMAP foods. This app has
    become an important tool for people on the Low-
    FODMAP diet.
    When you visit a healthcare provider like a gastroenterologist or dietitian for help with your chronic
    digestive symptoms and they determine you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), they often want you to
    understand the role that food, particularly foods high in FODMAPs, is playing in your symptoms.

    The Solution? The Low-FODMAP Diet


    The most common tool used by healthcare providers to gain understanding and identify your trigger
    foods is the two to six week Low-FODMAP Diet. The Low FODMAP Diet is the first phase of the three step
    FODMAP Elimination Diet.

    The Low-FODMAP Diet is clinically proven to benefit up to 86% of people with chronic digestive
    symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation. Many people see
    symptom relief within as little as 2 weeks on the Low-FODMAP diet, some within as few as 3-4 days.

    FODMAPs are found naturally in many common foods and ingredients such as wheat, apples, pears,
    onion, garlic, honey, agave syrup, sugar free gum, mints and some medicines. Most people aren’t sensitive
    to ALL categories of FODMAPs so it’s very important to identify your specific FODMAP trigger foods so you
    can successfully manage your symptoms.

    How The FODMAP Elimination Diet Can Help You


    The FODMAP Elimination Diet is a bit of a misnomer as the term “diet” can be easily misunderstood. This
    program is less a long-term traditional, restrictive “diet” and more of a protocol.

    Physicians and dietitians across the world use the FODMAP elimination process to identify which specific
    high FODMAP foods are triggers for their patients.

    The FODMAP Elimination Diet is based on Monash University’s research. The program generally takes 6-8
    weeks and consists of three phases; however, many start just by doing elimination for 1-2 weeks so they
    can experience quick relief.

    Elimination
    For approximately 2 weeks you will swap High-FODMAP foods and serving sizes for Low-FODMAP
    alternatives. Approximately 75% of patients feel better by the end of this phase and many report
    some level of symptom relief in as few as 3-4 days. If you do nothing else, at least try short-term
    elimination so you can see if high FODMAP foods are playing a role in your digestive symptoms.

    Reintroduction
    During the next 6 weeks you will systematically re-introduce higher FODMAP foods, ideally under
    the guidance of a dietitian. This will help you learn the specific FODMAPs which trigger your
    symptoms. The goal is to learn exactly which foods are causing your issues so you can expand
    your diet and eat confidently!

    Personalization
    Going through reintroduction allows you to expand your diet and enjoy a wider variety of foods
    than maintaining a strict Low-FODMAP diet.
    Since this is a temporary protocol and not a long-term diet, the goal is to learn what your trigger foods
    are so you can take back your life and eat confidently without fear of triggering your digestive symptoms.

    The FODMAP Elimination Diet empowers you to take back control of your digestive health.

    How Can You Get Started?


    While the Low-FODMAP diet is very effective, it can be overwhelming when your healthcare provider first
    recommends it.

    Experts recommend that the best way to start the Low-FODMAP protocol is with the support of a
    FODMAP trained dietitian. Your dietitian will guide you through the reintroduction and elimination phases
    and assist you with personalizing the diet to meet your needs.

    Experts also recommend simplifying the diet by taking advantage of the many Low-FODMAP foods and
    products now available, including home-delivered meal options from ModifyHealth

    ModifyHealth provides:

    • Home-delivered, freshly prepared, Low-FODMAP meals (Monash University Low-FODMAP Certified™)


    • Dietitian support and coaching if needed

    ModifyHealth can help automate the Low-FODMAP diet with as few as 6 meals per week or up to 3 meals
    a day. Patients who participate in the ModifyHealth service are significantly more likely to successfully
    complete reintroduction and elimination.

    If you aren’t currently working with a dietitian, ModifyHealth can also provide dietitian support along with
    their home-delivered meal options at a very affordable price.

    F O D M A P
    Fermentable Oligosaccharides Disaccharides Monosaccharides And Polyols
    Questions? Schedule a free call Ready to start the Low-FODMAP diet
    with a ModifyHealth FODMAP but not sure where to start? We’re
    Clinical Educator... here for you!

    Simply visit ModifyHealth.com or call us at ModifyHealth is the perfect solution to make the
    888-7MODIFY (888-766-3439 to schedule a Low-FODMAP protocol simple and effective.
    call with one of our FODMAP Clinical
    Educators. Our experts can help you with Our fresh, home-delivered meals are fully-
    any questions you may have and get you prepared, gluten-free and Monash University
    the answers you need. Low-FODMAP Certified™ - no shopping, no
    preparing, no worrying - simply heat and eat! We
    also offer optional FODMAP-trained Dietitian
    support to help guide you through this process.

    Let us help you get on the path to success and


    start feeling your best. Visit ModifyHealth.com or
    call us at 888-7MODIFY (888-766-3439).

    Additional Low-FODMAP Resources


    Here are some helpful, Low-FODMAP Resources to consider:

    ModifyHealth.com – home-delivered meals & dietitian support


    ModifyHealth Resource Library
    Monash Low-FODMAP Diet App (iOS and Android)
    Monash University Online FODMAP and Patient Education Course
    FODMAP Everyday (Low-FODMAP Recipes)
    “The IBS Elimination Diet and Cookbook”, by Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN

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