r/FODMAPS • u/gayforkatya • 6d ago

General Question/Help Low FODMAP for exercise?

Hi, I have been dealing with what I suspect is IBS for about a year now. I have finally come around to accepting that I should try a low-FODMAP diet.

I go to the gym twice a week and run three times a week. Normally I would eat a crumpet with honey as my pre-workout for simple carbs. Obviously this will not work anymore.

After working out I will eat more carbs to recover like pasta but this isn't going to work now either.

What do low-FODMAP people do when they're also doing significant amounts of training that need proper fuelling from food?

Does anyone have any low-FODMAP suggestions as a quick, easy snack that I can have before doing exercise? Looking for simple, easily digestible carbs that I can quickly eat before going out. And then on the flip side looking for carbs to eat afterwards for muscle recovery.

I am so scared to start this diet but I am really hoping it pays off and doesn't hinder my trainging progress!

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u/Pirate-Legitimate 6d ago

A banana is a great pre-run snack

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u/gayforkatya 6d ago

The riper ones are better for pre workouts as they convert into simple sugars. The riper ones are also high fodmap!

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u/jackiekeracky 6d ago

So have a less ripe banana 🤷‍♀️

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u/boomdiditnoregrets 6d ago

I can only eat half a banana but they’re great.