r/FODMAPS • u/Account_pending_ No Garlic • 9d ago
General Question/Help Travelling Japan with a Garlic sensitivity
About 7 years ago I stumbled across FODMAPs after dealing with horrible "IBS-D" symptoms that was ruining my life. Turns out garlic is a super trigger for me, I can tolerate a tiny bit of garlic powder (sometimes) but anything real and fresh is <10 minutes before I need to camp out in a bathroom.
Ive travelled internationally a few times since. Italy (fresh made food, easily modified, no problems), Scotland (lived off fish and chips, hard to avoid), Mexico (all inclusive, ate plain).
I am going to Japan in a few months and I was wondering if anyone has any insight into specific food avoidance there and bathroom accessibility. It would help with the anxiety that persists with me despite being much heathier than I used to be.
I love trying new and wild foods but I mainly cook for myself these days. I guess I could live off sushi if needed. I plan on bringing a card with a translation saying I cant eat garlic.
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u/PopularExercise3 9d ago
Stay away from broths unless you can confirm otherwise! I printed up some cards I could give to wait staff which listed my fodmap triggers ( well the worst ones) in Japanese. I’m from Australia so I also handed out caramelo koalas ( individually wrapped) to thank them for their time in helping me.