Let’s Talk Protein!
Good news—all meats are naturally FODMAP-free! This makes them an excellent foundation for your meals (keeping in mind, marinades and seasonings may contain FODMAPs so be aware of those). Here are some high-protein, FODMAP-free options:
✅ Chicken
✅ Beef
✅ Pork
✅ Lamb
✅ Fish
✅ Seafood
✅ Eggs
What About Veggies?
Adding FODMAP-free vegetables to your plate ensures you’re getting plenty of fiber without triggering symptoms. Here are some excellent go-to options:
🥔 Potato
🥬 Arugula (AKA Rocket)
🥕 Carrot
🥒 Cucumber
🎃 Patty pan squash (AKA button squash)
🥬 Lettuce, red coral (red leaf)
🥄 Pickled beetroot
🌰 Parsnip
🍃 Rhubarb
Are There Any FODMAP-Free Fruits?
Yes! But keep in mind that even FODMAP-free fruits should be limited to one serving per sitting (1 cup chopped, 1 medium piece, or 2 small pieces). Some great choices include:
🍌 Firm, banana (no spots)
🍍 Yellow papaya
🍊 Mandarin orange
🍊 Navel orange
🍈 Dragon fruit
🥭 Guava
Other Handy FODMAP-Free Foods
Want to add more variety? Here are some versatile FODMAP-free staples:
🧄 Chives
🫚 Ginger
🥛 Plain lactose-free yogurt
🥛 Lactose-free milk
🍚 Rice
🫒 Olives, olive oil, avocado oil
5 Easy FODMAP-Free Meal Ideas
Ready to put it all together? Here are five simple, delicious meal ideas made entirely with FODMAP-free ingredients:
🥩 Meat & Roasted Veggies – Roasted root veggies (potato & carrot) tossed with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and, pepper.
🐟 Salmon & Salad – Baked potato with a salad of arugula and cucumber tossed with a simple oil and vinegar dressing.
🍗 Chicken Stir-Fry – Sautéed chives, ginger, carrot & parsnip served over rice.
🥚 Veggie Frittata – Eggs, potato, patty pan squash & chives topped with grated cheese.
🍨 Tropical Yogurt Bowl – Plain lactose-free yogurt with diced yellow papaya & dragon fruit.
Final Tips
All FODMAPs are carbohydrates (although not all carbohydrates are FODMAPs). So, if a food contains no carbohydrates, it also contains no FODMAPs.
Foods and portion sizes change as research evolves. Always check the Monash FODMAP App for updates before digging in!
Now, eat and enjoy every bite, because you can! 🎉
