Low fodmap diet

A low FODMAP diet is worth exploring short-term for tricky digestion.

Worth exploring

For managing digestive symptoms in children.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“you should not be on the low fodmap diet more than three months because we know that you get nutritional deficiencies from it it's too restrictive davin you should be managed by a dietician or by somebody who's experienced with it”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:51:30

In their own words

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a former research biochemist conditional
“Some people are made worse by higher fiber and higher prebiotic intake, so a low FODMAP diet can be helpful for them.”

a former research biochemist · source video

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator conditional
“Low FODMAP diet can relieve symptoms initially but long term it may starve beneficial bacteria and is not desirable for rebuilding gut flora.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:26:00 sponsored

an Oxford metabolism PhD conditional
“Trying a low FODMAP or low gluten diet can help reduce symptoms in some people and shift the gut microbiome in a good direction.”

an Oxford metabolism PhD · source video · 00:22:50

a certified nutrition specialist against
“Low FODMAP diet does not eliminate SIBO but can relieve symptoms; treatment is preferred for lasting resolution”

a certified nutrition specialist · source video · 00:00:00 sponsored

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Nutrient-dense foods

Nutrient-dense foods are widely embraced for supporting growth, digestion, and overall health.

Strong consensus

“the animal meat and these unprocessed foods that I just mentioned they they're the most convenient punching bag”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:06:30

Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture supports soil health and more nutritious food for people and planet.

Strong consensus

“there's a movement of regenerative agriculture which is fascinating which is using animals to help build soil which then sequesters carbon retains water and raises animals that have much higher quality meat and don't contribute to climate change and actually help reverse climate change”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:00:00

Meal prep

Meal prep is a warmly recommended habit for nourishing, low-stress eating.

Strong consensus

“if you take two hours on sunday ... cutting up your vegetables cooking in bulk maybe blending a bunch of smoothies ... we literally have all of our green smoothies for the entire week prepared”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:08:30