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Mechanical digestion
Involves physically breaking down food substances into smaller particles to more efficiently undergo chemical digestion.
Chemical digestion
The breaking down of food through the action of enzymes into small molecules that can be absorbed and utilised by the body.
Enzymatic hydrolysis
The process in which enzyme break the bonds in molecules with the addition of water.
High fodmap veg
Garlic, artichoke, peas, mushroom, onion
- Alternatives = carrot, cucumber, lettuce, tomato.
High fodmap fruits
Apples, mango, peaches, watermelon.
- Alternatives - cantaloupe, grapes, orange, pineapple.
High fodmap dairy + alts
Cow’s milk, soy milk, yoghurt.
- Alternatives - almond milk, brie cheese, lactose-free milk.
High fodmap protein sources
Most legumes/pulses, some processed + marinated meats.
- Alternatives - eggs, tofu, plain cooked meats.
High fodmap breads + cereals
Wheat/barley based breads, breakfast cereals, biscuits.
- Alternatives - oats, quinoa, sourdough.
High fodmap sugars sweeteners and confectionary
HF corn syrups, honey, sugar free confectionary.
- Alternatives - dark chocolate, maple syrup, table sugar.
High fodmap nuts + seeds
Cashews + pistacchios.
- Alternatives - macadamias, peanuts, pumpkin seed, walnuts.
Accessory organs
Tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, gall bladder, liver.
