But after years of pregnancy-belly, stomach pains and military-like plans for toilet emergencies, I was diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and put on the low-FODMAP diet, which ...

Symptoms include: The low-FODMAP diet is an eating plan that reduces the amount of foods you eat that contain FODMAPs. People with IBS often follow it to help reduce or resolve their symptoms.

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 ...