Hi Syl,
I find The FODMAP approach seems really opposed to Heather's books.
I mean no disrespect and would really like to understand what is correct.
The thing that attracted me to Heather's books and system was it's flexibility.
Trying to figure out how to manage this illness I tried different diets. I become very ill from losing over 25 pounds in 2 months from being told to eliminate so many foods from my diet and I have become somewhat phobic. Everyone seems to have a different theory on what works and what doesn't. It is really important for me to understand what restores harmony and balance to the body.
When I found Heather's site and books through a friend who has healed his body with Heather's program I was thrilled to find something that seemed sensible and livable. Heather's books with all of her wonderful recipes for breads, cakes, fruit topped non dairy yogurts and wonderful bean soups seems to me to be a really common sense and healthy diet. For sure a diet to strive for.
It seems to me that The FODMAP approach denies almost all of those foods. They say no baked goods, almost no beans and major restrictions on fruits and lots of vegetables. Even their theory on fiber differs.
Has something changed since Heather's books were released and these foods are no longer safe?
To restore one's sanity, it seems to me that the IBS condition is managed by SAFE foods. I would really like to know why the FODMAP program makes so many of the foods in Heather's books unsafe or if it is simply a different system.
Again, I mean no disrespect but am simply seeking clarity as to what is safe and am confused with trying to manage this condition.
Cheerio
CynthiaS
IBS-D,Gas,gluten allergy and flour sensitive. So far the only grain I am
able to eat is rice.
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The FODMAP aproach seems really opossed to Heather's books
