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Researchers at Monash University have developed the low FODMAP diet and a corresponding app to assist in the management of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Monash University FODMAP diet works by swapping foods high in fermentable carbohydrates (FODMAPs), with low FODMAP alternatives. Around 75% of people with IBS experience symptom relief on a low FODMAP diet.
The app comes directly from the research team at Monash and includes the following:
- General information about the FODMAP diet and IBS.
- Easy to understand tutorials to guide you through the app and the 3-Step FODMAP diet.
- A Food Guide detailing the FODMAP content for hundreds of foods using a simple 'traffic light system'.
- A list of branded products that have been certified by Monash as low FODMAP.
- A collection of over 70 nutritious, low FODMAP recipes.
- Functions that allow you to create your own shopping list and add notes to individual foods
- A Diary that enables you to record food eaten, IBS symptoms, bowel habits and stress levels. The Diary will also guide you through step 2 of the diet - FODMAP reintroduction.
- The ability to adjust units of measurement (metric or imperial) and activate colour blindness assistance.
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What is Monash FODMAP Diet?
Monash FODMAP Diet is a digital product or tool described as: Monash University
Where did Monash FODMAP Diet originate?
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When was Monash FODMAP Diet publicly launched?
The initial public indexing or launch date for Monash FODMAP Diet within our tracked developer communities was recorded on December 17, 2012.
How popular is Monash FODMAP Diet?
Monash FODMAP Diet has achieved measurable traction, logging over 2,550 reviews and facilitating 4 recorded discussions or engagements.
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The original author or development team describes the product as follows: "Researchers at Monash University have developed the low FODMAP diet and a corresponding app to assist in the management of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). ..."
Community Voice & Feedback
I am not a chef, nor can I read the creators of this app’s minds while cooking. While making a recipe like the chicken risotto, it tells you to sauté the vegetables all the way on high in the beginning. And then proceeds to tell you everything else you need to add. Not once does it tell you to reduce the heat. So here I am burning the living you know what out of this entire dish and now it’s disgusting and I wasted my money. And my kitchen is a burnt mess on top of it. I do not know how to cook anything without detailed instructions. Not telling when to reduce heat, or simmer, that’s a huge problem. Should have been a disclaimer about the level of cooking knowledge required for this app.
Been using this app for a few days and I’m disappointed to say the least. There are not many recipe options and the search function is extremely dated and has very few brands and specifics. The app description also states that there is a reintroduction guide but this was also hard to navigate and isn’t much of a guide. I am grateful for the research and I’m sure some of the cost of the app goes to funding but unfortunately as the consumer if we have to use apps behind paywalls there are much better ones for the same purpose.
At first I was disappointed because the app wasn’t working well on my iPad, and I posted a review as such. The developer got I touch with me, THAT was HUGE in my book. So I am adjusting my review in that the app works GREAT on my phone, and actually I use it more than I would have on the iPad. I’m very satisfied with the ease and all of the pertinent information that I can log. It’s very helpful with the tutorial as well.
This app, a registered dietician, and 6 months of focused work allowed me to find my 2 triggers (of 6) and reduced IBSD symptoms by 90%. Prior to this, not a single one of my US MDs, not even the gastro, gave me any real instruction on how to do the low fodmap elimination process. They deprived me of any opportunity for recovery, through ten YEARS of soiling myself at work. I'm grateful Australians invested in this evidence based practice. Get a dietician and this ten dollar app - it's priceless.
This app is pretty great. I used it to do an elimination diet, and afterwards I have been using it to track my diet. It’s not perfect, there are bugs sometimes, and I wish it would function better sometimes, but I’m still glad I bought this app and it use daily.
I really wish there was a way to input diary data from my phone when I am out, and have it sync with my ipad, where the majority of the database is stored. It is extremely time consuming to transfer the data manually. Or at least, if there was a way to export and IMPORT the diary, that would work too and avoid the problem with using cloud data. I would definitely pay extra for the option to just sync data in the cloud though!
I really wish there was a way to input diary data from my phone when I am out, and have it sync with my ipad, where the majority of the database is stored. It is extremely time consuming to transfer the data manually. Or at least, if there was a way to export and IMPORT the diary, that would work too and avoid the problem with using cloud data. I would definitely pay extra for the option to just sync data in the cloud though!
I can look up online what foods are high FODMAP which is the only thing this app does well. I wanted a meal plan for elimination. You get recipes but no plan. It has a start the diet button but it’s more literature. There’s no support while you’re on the diet. There’s no dietitians in my area and I can look that up on their free website. The diary could be nice if it helped you along the way. It’s basically a place to take notes without any prompts to know why you’re logging what. I want my $7.99 back.
I wish there was a better way the app can be used to guide the reintroduction. If the diary entries only have specific foods to track, it would be better to then have a plan that actually helps you reintroduce these foods.
Also there may be some specific food intolerances in certain foods that should also be allowed to track. I don’t really understand why you can’t add any food item to your diary. From the food lookup you can only add a personal note, where does this get centralized? Why can’t you add the diary entry from here?
Overall great information, but the flows could really be improved. I’m resorting to tracking this stuff in a notes app just because I can’t enter in specific food items in the diary.
Also there may be some specific food intolerances in certain foods that should also be allowed to track. I don’t really understand why you can’t add any food item to your diary. From the food lookup you can only add a personal note, where does this get centralized? Why can’t you add the diary entry from here?
Overall great information, but the flows could really be improved. I’m resorting to tracking this stuff in a notes app just because I can’t enter in specific food items in the diary.
I really appreciate this app and feel it is super worth it for the diary function and cross examination of foods. The concept is unique and insanely helpful. It could use a lot of work in terms of streamlining, helping us understand data, and being more accommodating/accurate. I’ll list some of my observations below and would always be happy to give ux/ui feedback in the future via email.
-Female health: the female body is very different than the male body. Depending k my cycle, I need completely different things, have higher malabsorption rates, and different sets of motility symptoms. Incorporating this would be a game changer and differentiate you from other sources
-Data analysis: it would be great to be able to cross compare symptoms, and have an analysis drawn by the app from different foods. Also, this would be made much easier by adding a drop down feature for choosing food in meals, instead of just writing it.
-The landing page is awkward, could use some testing and redesign to know what users need quickly in the service flow
-Add widgets for iPhone!
-Female health: the female body is very different than the male body. Depending k my cycle, I need completely different things, have higher malabsorption rates, and different sets of motility symptoms. Incorporating this would be a game changer and differentiate you from other sources
-Data analysis: it would be great to be able to cross compare symptoms, and have an analysis drawn by the app from different foods. Also, this would be made much easier by adding a drop down feature for choosing food in meals, instead of just writing it.
-The landing page is awkward, could use some testing and redesign to know what users need quickly in the service flow
-Add widgets for iPhone!
So this app could so easily be fixed I want to scream. It’s like whoever made it never went grocery shopping. You know what would be fantastic? Make a section in filtering for the app of what you CANNOT eat when you’ve know which carbs your sensitive too. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have an extensive complete list of what not to eat for sorbitol. But instead this app basically is set up so I have research any item I will ever be interested in eating and slowly have my soul get crushed when I have to find out piece by piece what I cannot eat. Why would you not give people more options for filtering???? It’s honestly disgusting considering this is a paid app
Got the app mainly for the listing of food products that are safe and certified but found that 98% of the products are only sold in Australia Japan and Italy, practically nothing listed available in the USA.
Overall the app is good. Team actually updates the app + fixes bugs (thank you!)
I find navigating the foods a bit cumbersome at times (things aren’t normalized well, missing foods, etc.)
I’ve been using this app a little over a year, plan on continuing to use it.
I find navigating the foods a bit cumbersome at times (things aren’t normalized well, missing foods, etc.)
I’ve been using this app a little over a year, plan on continuing to use it.
While there is some good information in this app, it’s basically just a list. No ability to check anything. No barcode scan. No sort feature. Under L”Snacks” there are a bunch of international entries I will never encounter and I cannot remove them. Get another app. I will be requesting a refund.
Not fun to navigate, missing a lot of foods, especially US brands I’ve noticed, search function could use some work. Expected more recipes and features for the price tag. But, I appreciate that I can always trust what you guys say on the foods that are listed. There is so much conflicting information on google and it is nice to have a nice go-to spot for a simple answer.
This was not worth the cost to download the app. It’s not very helpful and I feel like the same information can be found with a quick (and free) google search. The presentation is poor and it would be helpful to have common products and brands listed. I searched a variety of products and rarely did I find a product on the list. All in all there are better apps/better web search options to help.
Unsure if any of the information is reliable as under “food guide” they have “broccoli heads only, raw” listed twice — once as green and once as red at the exact same measurements. Super frustrating, especially in a paid app.
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