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Yes, yes, yes. I agree with all three of you. New peeps who come here are overwhelmed already and instead of sticking with Heather's basic diet, FODMAPS and fructose are crammed down their throats, so that they are totally confused. You three are so right and thanks to Cyndy for bringing this issue to the forefront.
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Syl, are you sure fennel tea is allowed? What is your source for this?
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According to Kate Scarlatt's FODMAP check list the fennel bulb contains a little bit of fructans/GOS but up to 1/2 cup serving is okay for most people.
You make fennel tea from seeds which contain little if any FODMAPs. If they do contain FODMAPs little if any will leach into the water. It should be FODMAP safe.
However, I find most herbal teas including fennel tea do not agree with me. I am not sure why. Things other than FODMAPs can aggravate the bowel. 
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I posted this question on Patsy Catsos website. She wrote IBS Free at Last which is all about how to eat low fodmap. This was her response. Doesn't sound like fennel tea is saffe if you eat low fodmap. Btw, this low fodmap diet is not helping me at all! I've been on it about 2 months. It is a crazy diet if you do it strictly. Only 1/4 cup of peas, 10 green beans, 1/4 cup of squash...Every food has an allowed amount. It's crazy! I'm gonna give it a little more time, but maybe I need the hypno cds more than anything.
here is patsy's response to my fennel tea question.
"I'm not sure about fennel seeds, I don't believe they've been analyzed. Fructans and GOS are water soluble, so IF they are in the seeds, and I'm not sure whether they are or not, they will end up in the tea water. Other seeds that have been analyzed tend to be OK in small amounts such as a tablespoon or two".
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Her response is okay. She is not sure but she says other seeds that have been analyzed tend to be okay in small amounts. I used exactly the same thinking in my response to you 
Do you intend to use more than 2 tablespoons for a cup of tea? If yes, you might reconsider.
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It does sound at bit nuts. God forbid you eat 11 green beans instead of 10. 
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Ha Ha
#369197 - 02/16/13 10:05 AM
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LOL!!!!!
Only 3 cherries! No more!
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Yeah and you have to consider size...S-M-L could cut down the amount you are allowed. 
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see below link
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