Fodmaps 101

If you’re experiencing workout-killing intestinal distress, fermentable carbs known as FODMAPs may be the culprit.

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ARRIVING AT THE GYM with a rumble in your tummy feels crappy and can sap any workout motivation. But for people with a nonstop stir in the stomach—a chronic problem called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—managing to exercise at all can be a demoralising chore. The symptoms of IBS are no fun—abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhoea—but, fortunately, you can combat most of them through diet. How? By eating foods low in FODMAPs, a group of carbs found in most foods. Let’s take you through some frequently asked questions.

Q What are FODMAPs?