The FODMAP Diet app was published and is maintained by researchers at Monash University in Australia, where the diet was originally formulated. The app is constantly being updated as new foods are tested for their FODMAP content. Thus, you can trust that this app is not only giving you scientifically-based information about any foods you are considering eating but also that you are getting the most up-to-date, comprehensive information available.
The Monash University FODMAP diet app is available for both Android and Apple devices ($8).
The Food Guide
The app offers a great value for your investment, and by far the most helpful feature is the comprehensive food guide database.
The specific food search option is helpful, of course, if you want to quickly find out about the FODMAP content of a particular item. The category search option is extremely useful if you are faced with a variety of food choices (such as in a grocery store or while looking at a menu) and want to know which food would be your optimal choice.
The food database goes beyond individual whole food items as the university has been testing pre-packaged foods from a variety of countries.
Other App Features
The Monash University FODMAP Diet App is quick and easy to use. In addition to the Food Guide, the app offers a variety of other helpful resources:
You will find a comprehensive selection of articles covering all aspects of the diet, many of which offer highly specific tips for ensuring that you are following a healthy, nutritious food plan. You’ll have access to a variety of low-FODMAP recipes, with options for snacks as well as all your main meals. You can create your weekly shopping list right within the app, armed with the confidence that you are only purchasing low-FODMAP foods. You can use the app to record what you eat and how you feel in the Food & Symptom diary. The app will then create summaries and graphs for you to show to your healthcare provider or dietitian.
Is This App for You?
The low-FODMAP diet may be an effective one, but it can be difficult for many people to follow. This app goes a long way toward making the diet doable and is worth getting, particularly if you’re a low-FODMAP beginner or you want to try the diet again after having struggled with it in the past.
Even if you are not in a position to commit yourself to the low-FODMAP diet at this time, the app can still be helpful. You can use the information on the app to make better food choices when you are having an IBS flare, or when you want to prevent your symptoms from popping up.
The diet (and the app) are designed to be used as tools to gain information and identify your trigger foods. With this knowledge, you can enjoy a wider variety of foods without experiencing excessive digestive symptoms.
You can download the Monash University FODMAP Diet App through the iTunes Store and Google Play.
