Is SPINACH & RICOTTA PASTA BAKE Low FODMAP?


Ingredients
SPINACH, RED BELL PEPPER, ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, CELERY, BLENDED OIL (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), SALT, GARLIC, JALAPENO PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, ITALIAN SEASONING (OREGANO, MARJORAM, THYME, BASIL, ROSEMARY, SAGE), PENNE PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, ENRICHED WITH IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], B VITAMINS [NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), RICOTTA CHEESE (WHEY, CREAM, VINEGAR, CARRAGEENAN), MARINARA SAUCE (TOMATOES [TOMATO JUICE, SEA SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], ONIONS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC [GARLIC, WATER], WATER, TOMATO PASTE [SALT, CITRIC ACID], SUGAR, SALT, BASIL, PARSLEY, ITALIAN SEASONING [OREGANO, MARJORAM, THYME, BASIL, ROSEMARY, SAGE], BLACK PEPPER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURED, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]).
What is a Low FODMAP diet?
A Low FODMAP diet limits foods high in certain short-chain carbohydrates (FODMAPs) that can be poorly absorbed in the gut. These include specific sugars found in foods like onions, garlic, beans, apples, and wheat. It's commonly followed by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities to reduce bloating, gas, and discomfort. The diet typically involves an elimination phase, followed by gradual reintroduction to identify personal triggers. When followed carefully, often with a dietitian's guidance, a Low FODMAP diet can help manage symptoms while maintaining a balanced and varied intake of nutrients.


