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

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 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.

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.

I am a dietetic intern studying to become a Registered Dietitian. I came across research regarding FODMAPs throughout my studies and always thought that I should try a low-FODMAP diet plan to identify some digestive issues I experience. The plans and books on the topic were interesting, but overwhelming. I have not found a resource as comprehensive yet approachable as "Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach." I read it cover to cover as soon as it arrived and continue to refer to it daily! After reading it, I finally felt prepared to tackle the plan! Danielle explains the science and research clearly. But, even more importantly, she makes the plan seem manageable and doable. All the research in the world means nothing without the tools for implementation! She provided the guidance I needed to feel capable of following the plan on my own. I am three days in and I feel great. The recipes are delicious and satisfying; I have made the cinnamon sweet potatoes, the farmhouse frittata, and the chocolate chip banana breakfast cookies. I highly recommend this book!

The book wasn’t terrible it just wasn’t what I was expecting. I guess I was just expecting more recipes but the book was mostly about explaining FODMAP and how to cut things out and slowly introducing foods back into your diet. I’m looking for a book with mostly FODMAP recipes

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.

Best book by far compared to all the others!! Easy to understand and follow. Recently diagnosed with IBS and put on FODMAP diet by my Dr., I bought every book I could find about this very complicated diet. So I have practically read them all. While the others seemed to either be too wordy or confuse me more, This book actually simplifies the diet and gives you a more definitive plan to follow. It Walks you through three steps of elimination, reintroducing foods and pinpointing the foods that trigger your individual symptoms. It is easy to understand and fully explains what fodmaps are and breaks down each one. It provides an actual meal plan and grocery lists. It is condensed and to the point and takes only a short time to read. If you want to delved into the FODMAP diet, really understand it, do it simply, and learn how to personalize it for you, this is the only book you will need. The recipes are great too.