Rice Protein and FODMAPs

1. Rice Protein and FODMAPs #FODMAPs #HighFODMAPs For low-FODMAP Diets, Rice Protein appears to be a Viable Option. Protein powder supplements have increasingly become a staple of many American diets, whether for general health, weight management, sport nutrition or on-the-go lifestyles. But for those 25-45 million Americans with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who may also suffer from FODMAP intolerance, certain protein powders may be out of the question. So which protein powders are considered low-FODMAP? How can you find out? What are FODMAPs? FODMAPs stand for; Fermentable Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols, which are specific types of carbohydrates (sugars) found in a wide range of foods. Some people have issues digesting FODMAPs and they must consume a diet low in FODMAPs in order to avoid unfavorable side effects.

2. FODMAPs are Troublesome to Some People In most people FODMAPs are normally digested and absorbed in the small intestine. However, emerging research shows that in a small percentage of people the carbs are poorly absorbed in the small intestines, which means they travel (undigested) to the colon and are fermented by gut bacteria there. This fermentation process often results in bloating, cramping, and/ or diarrhea. Learn more at: http://www.riceproteinfacts.com/fodmaps-and-rice-protein/