Numerous studies show certain foods exacerbate symptoms in 70–89 percent of IBS sufferers. The low-FODMAP diet cuts out foods containing short-chain carbohydrates for four to eight weeks.

Sultanas and raisins are moderate in FODMAPs so you can eat them in small amounts – for example 1 tablespoon (25g), or a single flapjack – but if you are on a low-FODMAP diet you should avoid ...

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your healthcare provider may suggest swapping high-FODMAP foods for a low-FODMAP diet. FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides ...