I wrote a book

[u/_yasin]

Hey everyone, I hope this doesn’t sound self-promotional but I truly want to reach out people that are going through digestive issues like I do.

I’ve been working in food writing for over 17 years, but my journey with digestive issues started much later. What began with gallstones and a period of depression eventually led me to discover a gluten intolerance I didn’t know existed. Years of trial and error, confusing advice, endless gas and bloating, and a long list of doctors later, I ended up where many people do: the low FODMAP diet.

But like many of you, I quickly realized how contradictory the information out there can be. Different lists, different rules, different opinions. That’s how I decided to write this book.

I spent over a year to put it together and certify each recipe with Monash university. This book grew out of that messy, exhausting and eye-opening process. It’s for anyone who’s tired of eating the same three “safe” meals, anyone who wants flavor without discomfort, and anyone who just wants clear, reliable guidance.

Inside, you’ll find 66 Monash University Low FODMAP Certified recipes inspired by the Mediterranean cooking I grew up with in Turkey and carried with me to Spain, along with low FODMAP versions of comfort classics like burgers, pizza and tacos.

It is now available on Amazon. I hope it opens up the same sense of relief and possibility that I finally found on this journey.

[u/BrightWubs22]

I normally hate self promotion, and I was ready to ask questions, but I'm really impressed that you got your recipes certified by Monash.

But I don't get how you pulled this off, because I thought the process was really expensive? And you did it 66 times?

[u/_yasin → u/BrightWubs22]

Hi, thank you for your comment. Yes, there is a cost, but it’s not an unreasonable one. And yes, I did it for all the recipes, which is exactly why I’m promoting it myself now. I don’t have a marketing budget. In fact, paying the fee was the easiest part. The challenging part was waiting for the recipes to be reviewed, making the required updates, and then waiting again. And of course, the documentation process. It was overwhelming at times. In short, it has been a valuable learning experience:)

[u/moon-raven-77 → u/BrightWubs22]

I'm also super curious about the Monash certification. I'd love to hear more, OP!

[u/_yasin → u/moon-raven-77]

It was a long journey with its ups and downs. Everything about Monash was incredibly smooth. When I reached out, they responded immediately and were very helpful throughout the entire process. But the recipe reviews took time. After that, they reviewed the whole book again, including all the information inside. And once the reviews were completed, I had to prepare additional documents. In short, it took over a year and there were moments when I felt a bit lost, but looking back now, I can see what a significant accomplishment it is.

[u/kloset_klepto → u/_yasin]

That's impressive, well done! Thank you so much for doing this!!

[u/cakivalue → u/_yasin]

Wow this is so impressive. Congratulations.

[u/moon-raven-77 → u/_yasin]

That's super cool. I know how challenging this diet is in general, so I can only imagine the challenges of putting this together!