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FodMap Spices

List of Low FodMap Spices

Allspice

Asafoetida powder aka ‘hing’ (good as an onion / garlic alternative)

Cardamom 

Chilli powder

Cinnamon

Cloves

Coriander seed

Cumin

Dill seeds

Fennel seeds

Fenugreek seeds

Ginger root

Mustard seeds

Nutmeg

Paprika

Pepper

Saffron

Star anise

Turmeric

» Spices contain antioxidants which have an important role in overall health as they protect us against oxidative stress.

» They also count as a plant source in our diet. We should be aiming for 30 different plant sources per week to optimise our gut health.

» You can easily swap garlic with garlic-infused oil. Fructans (a type of carbohydrates) don’t dissolve in the oil and therefore garlic-infused oil is low FODMAP.

» Onions are high FODMAP but are a common ingredient, making it difficult to make many recipes. Instead of having food that tastes awful, try some of these low – FODMAP alternatives;

Onion-infused oil (without the pieces)

Green tops of the spring onion

Chives

» Chilli powder is low FODMAP . However, it can cause you symptoms due to capsaicin – an active component that is responsible for the spicy sensation. People with IBS report that spicy food triggers symptoms like abdominal pain and gastroesophageal reflux. This happens because capsaicin stimulates one specific pain receptor 

https://thefoodtreatmentclinic.com/low-fodmap-spices/

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