Is prunes low FODMAP?
No, it is high FODMAP.
Prunes is high FODMAP, because of its sorbitol. Instead: Kiwi (also helps regularity).
| Food | Prunes |
|---|---|
| FODMAP level | High FODMAP |
| FODMAP group | sorbitol |
| Category | Fruit |
EAT THIS INSTEAD
Kiwi (also helps regularity)
Kiwi (also helps regularity)
Why prunes causes symptoms
sorbitol are short-chain carbohydrates that the small intestine absorbs poorly. They pull water in, then ferment in the colon — which is where the gas, bloating and cramping come from. The reaction is a matter of dose, and it does not always arrive the same day.
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