Can IBS be an underlying reason for fussy eating?
For children who are also fussy eaters, you need to really consider how to use the low FODMAPs elimination diet.
You can start with the more simplified approach which can help with fussy eaters as you don’t need to take out too many food groups or foods from their diet that they enjoy.
And make sure that you substitute with nutritional equivalents so that children’s growth is not affected.
And this is why working with dietitians can be particularly helpful as he/she will make sure that your child still eats a balanced diet.
IBS and FODMAPs diet is starting to become very trendy. Although it’s tempting and parents might think, why don’t I find out more about the diet and try this diet myself?
Despite the availability of free information online, that information may not necessarily have been written by true experts like dietitians who specialise in FODMAPs.
Angela agrees that a lot of the information online isn’t really accurate or correct.
Which resources do you recommend?
You need to be really cautious about just trusting what you read online. A useful resource that can be used in conjunction with seeing a dietitian to help you navigate the low FODMAPs diet is the MONASH FODMAPs app.
It has regular updates, recipes and items that you can use to help you make your meals at night with your family.