Can I Eat Honey with IBS?
Honey is high FODMAP due to excess fructose. Use maple syrup as a lower FODMAP sweetener alternative.
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Excess fructose in honey is a major bloating trigger.
Tip: Use maple syrup or rice malt syrup instead.
Fructose malabsorption causes discomfort.
Tip: Maple syrup is a safe alternative.
Fructose draws water into gut, worsening diarrhea.
Tip: Strict avoidance recommended.
Unpredictable fructose reactions.
Tip: Swap for maple syrup in all recipes.
Fructose feeds bacterial overgrowth.
Tip: No honey during SIBO recovery.
Stress reduces fructose tolerance.
Tip: Use low FODMAP sweeteners.
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