Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan

Best book by far compared to all the others!! Easy to understand and follow. Recently diagnosed with IBS and put on FODMAP diet by my Dr., I bought every book I could find about this very complicated diet. So I have practically read them all. While the others seemed to either be too wordy or confuse me more, This book actually simplifies the diet and gives you a more definitive plan to follow. It Walks you through three steps of elimination, reintroducing foods and pinpointing the foods that trigger your individual symptoms. It is easy to understand and fully explains what fodmaps are and breaks down each one. It provides an actual meal plan and grocery lists. It is condensed and to the point and takes only a short time to read. If you want to delved into the FODMAP diet, really understand it, do it simply, and learn how to personalize it for you, this is the only book you will need. The recipes are great too.

An absolute must have for anyone struggling with IBS or other inflammatory bowel diseases. This book perfectly explains what a FODMAP diet is, why it’s important, how to start it and how to successfully move on from it. Before this book I was overwhelmed with where to begin and how to do a FODMAP diet even though my doctor had recommended it and given me a pamphlet on what to do. It was so overwhelming until I came across this book. This book was a game changer. This book educated me and helped me take back my power to control my symptoms and take back my life. The recipes in the back of the book are mostly excellent but the real helper is the chart that lists food you can and cannot have. This helped me modify what I already cook to fit within the FODMAP diet. If you are struggling with gut issues please give this book and diet a try. It may just be the key to all your problems!

This is an excellent book that walks you through a basic understanding of the low-FODMAP plan and teaches you how to implement it quickly. I have struggled with bloating and other unpleasant stomach issues for years. I gave up dairy years ago, which helped, but did not resolve my problems. A GI doctor recommended this diet and I was slow to try it because it is extremely restrictive. Through the book I have learned that the restriction is only intended to be temporary (the elimination phase) and then you are to slowly add various FODMAPs back to your diet and see which group(s) is/are truly bothering you. I took a picture of the do eat/don't eat chart so I'd always have it with me. Now I have a grasp on it but initially it was completely overwhelming. There is a suggested grocery list for the elimination phase but I did not go by it because I didn't care for several of the foods. My reason for giving it only four stars is that I do not feel there are enough recipes. Secondly, I live in a semi-rural area and things like tahini simply aren't on the shelf at my grocery store. This is not an easy plan to follow when dining out. You are definitely better off cooking at home because you cannot have hardly any sauces or dressings due to onion & garlic content, both of which are high-FODMAP. I have read from other sources that you need to make sure you are getting the nutrients you need on this plan and to do that, you need to plan ahead. Also, many of the recipes I've found online include maple syrup which sort of feels like trading one problem for another to me, since I try not to consume too much sugar. That being said, I have a fast metabolism and I honestly felt better from day one. I don't know how long I can maintain eating this way but I definitely intend to try to keep it up, as the results are undeniable.

My doctor suggested for me to go on a low-fodmap diet and I just wanted some more information on this matter. I did some research online but was looking for a book that I could read and keep on hand if ever needed. I read the book immediately when it arrived. She does a great job to inform and educate us on IBS (other syndromes/diseases), about what Low-Fodmap means, serving sizes of each foods, case studies and she even has some recipes in the book. If you are looking for a book to inform yourself some more and have a list on hand on what to eat and what not to eat. This is the book for you.

Lots of good low fodmap info but I was looking for a cook book. This has very few recipes.

Recently diagnosed with 4 different digestive issues and LOW FODMAP Diet is a must. This book (see pics and video) has great info at the front and some nice recipes with pictures in the back half. It gives you a short itinerary for getting started and the recipes are a good jumping off point and could be used for other, say veggies or proteins. I love the layout and how it explains the differing parts of F-O-D-M-AP, because, trust me, not all cookbooks geared towards this diet do. Many places referring to this diet made me feel anxious, defeated, and stuck in an eating pattern that wouldn't get better. This does a great job explaining the different categories and encourages you that you probably won't need to eliminate all forever. Added Bonus? The book seems good quality and has some colorful details and pictures throughout to break up the monotony. Highly Recommend!

This book was written well. I was intrigued and I read the whole thing in one night, I couldn't put it down. I am at the start of the Low FODmap diet and this really helped to guide me on my way. I did see that some of the pictures don't exactly match the recipes but I got the general idea either way, so It didn't matter to me. I would rather have those pics than none at all. I am excited and hopeful for relief, glad that I bought this book.

I am a dietetic intern studying to become a Registered Dietitian. I came across research regarding FODMAPs throughout my studies and always thought that I should try a low-FODMAP diet plan to identify some digestive issues I experience. The plans and books on the topic were interesting, but overwhelming. I have not found a resource as comprehensive yet approachable as "Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach." I read it cover to cover as soon as it arrived and continue to refer to it daily! After reading it, I finally felt prepared to tackle the plan! Danielle explains the science and research clearly. But, even more importantly, she makes the plan seem manageable and doable. All the research in the world means nothing without the tools for implementation! She provided the guidance I needed to feel capable of following the plan on my own. I am three days in and I feel great. The recipes are delicious and satisfying; I have made the cinnamon sweet potatoes, the farmhouse frittata, and the chocolate chip banana breakfast cookies. I highly recommend this book!

Very insightful....don't need to have A+ grade to read it neither! Enjoying learning more about the intestinal workings and the effects of what we eat upon the body. Changed the way i eat. Keep going back to it to learn more. * added on 19/8/25 ....lost weight. Gut is happier. Bloating gone. Get it! It has science behind it, but even i could understand it!😉 will NOT be going back to how i ate previously. Thank you 😊

Comprato per capire meglio come alleviare i fastidiosi sintomi della mia colite. Il libro è abbastanza interessante ed esaustivo ma a un livello di spiegazione generica. Avrei preferito la sezione del piano alimentare più dettagliata e con più ricette. Diciamo che la dottoressa rimane un po' in superficie ma a quanto pare è uno dei libri migliori essendo l argomento poco trattato....

Wow!! I got the electronic version of this book because I needed something fast. I have such stomach issues that I read it and started it that night. I'm a week in the elimination diet and I track my stomach. It's an amazing resource and there are lots of examples and foods you can eat. When my 21 days are done, I go through high fodmaps to see what triggers me. Very easy to read and use. I enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone!!!

Great book, plenty of information which is written in such a way that it's easy to understand; excellent recipes.

Very satisfied with purchase