Beans aren’t a ‘no-go’ food on the low FODMAP diet… They are usually labelled as “high FODMAP”, which is why they often get avoided altogether. But what really matters is the serving size. Most foods contain a low FODMAP serving size, a moderate FODMAP serving size and high FODMAP serving size, which is determined by laboratory testing. While you settle your gut symptoms, you focus on low FODMAP serving sizes. Some types of beans (like canned chickpeas, canned lentils and canned cannellini beans

Low FODMAP doesn’t mean low nutrition, and it definitely doesn’t have to feel restrictive. There are foods that calm the gut while still feeding beneficial bacteria and supporting healthy digestion. Zucchini, carrots, potatoes, berries, quinoa, and firm bananas are gentle on digestion, yet still provide the fibers your microbiome needs to rebuild. The key is understanding when low FODMAP works. If your gut is inflamed or reacting to trigger foods, even healthy foods can feel irritating. Removing