The Monash fodmap app is an absolute game-changer for navigating the low fodmap diet, but let’s be real—it can also be confusing! If you’re scratching your head over traffic lights, serving sizes or fodmap stacking, you’re not alone. That’s why we've put together a simple Q&A covering the 10 most frequently asked questions about the app. Whether you’re brand new to the low fodmap diet or just need a refresher, this blog will clear up all those “am I doing this right?” moments.

Ready to master the Monash app and make your FODMAP journey easier? Click here to read the full blog and get answers to the questions you’ve been dying to ask!

Next Saturday, it’s game on! Whether you’re cheering for the Sydney Swans or the Brisbane Lions, one thing’s for sure—the AFL Grand Final is just as much about the food as it is the footy. Did you know that fans at the MCG will devour over 20,000 Four’n Twenty pies and 35,000 buckets of hot chips? While it’s tempting to tuck into the classic footy spread, for those of us with IBS or sensitive guts, that combo can be a recipe for disaster.

But don’t worry! We’ve got your back with a gut-friendly game plan to keep you in the match and out of the bathroom, so you can focus on the footy action—without your gut taking you out of the game.

Who doesn’t get the 3pm munchies? One of the most frequently asked questions we get by those starting out on the low fodmap diet is… what snacks can I eat? We all know that finding the perfect snack can be a challenge, especially when you’re managing IBS, focusing on gut health, or following a low fodmap diet. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with some fresh and exciting snack ideas that you and your gut will love. You wont starve on the low fodmap diet. Promise! Dive in and find your next snack!

What’s your biggest IBS travel worry?

The unpredictability of symptoms and bathroom anxiety, combined with the challenges of finding ‘safe’ gut-friendly foods and managing a flare-up while away from home, can make any trip seem overwhelming. As many of you know, I’ve recently returned from 5 weeks in Europe. This blog contains my tried and tested travel tips to help you manage your IBS and enjoy your travels.

What stratagies do you use to survive long-haul flights? Sadly, many people with chronic gut health issues avoid and postpone travelling because of their symptoms. To give you more confidence when flying, we’ve come up wth a list of strategies pre-flight and mid-flight to help you manage your IBS at 35,000 feet.

Are you struggling to find low fodmap fruit at the moment? We get it! Autumn is arguably the most challenging time of the year to find low fodmap fruit.

Visiting the farmers’ markets is a joy, except in autumn. Like me, you may find that the low fodmap fruit choices currently available aren’t as enticing as at other times of the years. But don’t despair! We’ve pulled data from the most recent Sydney Fruit, Vegetable and Flowers Market Update (April 2024) and correlated this with the low fodmap serving sizes recommended by the Monash app to let you know what to put in your fruit bowl.

While YOU might be sold on the benefits of the low fodmap diet, chances are that your family (and/or other household members) may be less excited! But working out the logistics of how you’re going to try the low fodmap diet while also cooking for a family is challenging. But don’t let the logistics stop you! Here’s some advice from a fodmapping mum who (mostly) caters for 4 other adults/teens.

If you’re among the 65% with a reduced ability to digest lactose but still enjoy dairy foods, you’ll be glad to know that you’re not alone. Even on a low-FODMAP diet, there are ways to enjoy creamy dairy delights.

Two common questions from people new to a low fodmap diet are 1. what fodmap is gluten and 2. do I have to give up bread on the low fodmap diet? We answer both those questions in this blog and also list safe grain options for both coeliacs and fodmappers.

Ever heard of the lactose tax? Dairy products are staples in many diets all around the world, however not everybody is able to eat them. In fact, many people suffer from lactose intolerance - meaning eating dairy products can make them feel very unwell. Unfortunately for people with these dietary requirements, alternative options can be more expensive, and not every product is always available.

What fruit & veggies can you eat on the low fodmap diet? Use this guide to work out what produce you can eat freely (or not so freely) on the low fodmap diet.

On National Espresso Day we bring you a blog exploring all things gut health and coffee. What are your options if you have reflux? How does coffee affects IBS? What are it’s benefits for the gut microbiome?

In this month’s blog we cover all things allium, including onions, garlic and leeks.

We look at why they can be a problem in terms of FODMAPS, what you should avoid and what you can have instead…including some new testing by Monash that will please garlic lovers.

Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the "good" bacteria in the body. Prebiotics act as food for those good bacteria in the gut. We give examples of both and recommend the best options for people with sensitive tummies or IBS.

Wheuf! Fruit & veggies prices are finally on the way down. And the farmers’ markets are currently brimming with fresh seasonal produce. Thankfully, there are lots of options for those following the low fodmap diet.

Every wondered about the overlap between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis & IBS? Our guest blogger Briony Blake, Accredited Practising Dietitian, shares her insight & expertise.

What fruit & veggies can you eat on the low fodmap diet? The farmers’ markets are currently brimming with fresh seasonal produce and there’s lots of options for those following the low fodmap diet.

What vegetables can you eat on the low fodmap diet? The farmers’ markets are currently brimming with fresh seasonal produce and there’s lots of options for those following the low fodmap diet.

What fruit can you eat on the low fodmap diet? And why this week’s fruit and vegetable market update is grim news for fodmappers.

While the markets are awash with new season fruits, sadly there’s slim pickings for those following the low fodmap diet. IBS peeps - beware! Many of this week’s seasonal fruits are high in fructans, sorbitol and fructose making them unsuitable at even moderate serving sizes for those with gut health issues.

So what happened when a dietitian, a nutritionist and an IBS researcher walked into a bar? You bet they talked a lot of poop!

Re-watch all the action in the webinar - “Fibre for Fodmappers: building better bowels in IBS” featuring Ele Stojanoska (Dietetic Gut Clinic), Shaynie Ashkenazi (Fodshop) and Dr Josephine Muir (Noisy Guts).