Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan Paperback – January 10, 2017

Had to go on a stomach safe diet for a longish time period and this recipe book has easy to follow recipes that tasted great.Some dishes are harder to make than others, and wish there were more pictures, but overall I think it's one of the best stomach safe recipe books you can get.

I have had this book only a few days and it is wonderful for me. I have had diet issues for decades and I have eliminated much of what they suggest and it works. I have to identify which things are problems for me but something is. I sat in church after 1 or 2 days and my tummy was relaxed. I thought is this the way others feel? And then I never did it for a flat stomach cause I didn't know I didn't have one. But it is flatter now just from the diet. It will be an adventure but for me it will be a happy one.

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.

The media could not be loaded. 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!

I was initially excited by a current 2017 publication on this topic but was disappointed not to find a comprehensive food list in the book. Maybe I should have noticed that, but it wasn't obvious from the on-line preview. Guess that's one for going to the book store and actually holding the book before purchase. She does a good job of explaining how to do the elimination diet and the process of introducting / testing trigger foods. The menu suggestions are easy to follow. However, this is not a book I can "live" on, so to speak, beyond the initial phase of figuring out what ails me, because it lacks the comprehensive food lists I was looking for. There are so many new food products and added ingredients these days and I don't want to shop at Whole Foods for the rest of my life. Most of the questions I have about which "food group" the foods (and added ingredients) I eat are in went unanswered. I found the food examples to be too broad and too general.

I liked the writers style. Lots of helpful information but easy to understand. There are recipes but it is much more than a cookbook. Author explains the science behind Fodmap. There are helpful charts as well. Among the vast choices of books on Fodmap I’m glad I selected this one.

Starting the Fodmap diet can be daunting. This text does a nice job of explaining what the diet is and why it works. Very simple and a good resource if you are just looking into the diet.

Great receipe's and easy to make I have stomach issues and this book as been a life savor