Kid's Favorite Low-FODMAP Chicken Nuggets Recipe; Gluten-free, Dairy-free (2024)

FAQs

Are gluten free nuggets low FODMAP? ›

Waitoa Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets are wheat free and do not contain onion or garlic powder. This makes them perfect for a low-FODMAP snack or quick dinner option.

Follow the tips below to find a safe meal or snack at McDonald's®. The 100% all-beef patty is low FODMAP friendly, but the Angus beef patty contains garlic powder and onion powder, so is not low FODMAP safe. Chicken items contain garlic and onion powder, while nuggets and fish filet are battered in wheat flour.

Produce: Select canned and frozen options of your favorite low FODMAP produce, for example, frozen string beans and broccoli, frozen kabocha squash, frozen blueberries, frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple, canned diced tomatoes (without onion and garlic), and canned pumpkin.

Wheat, barley and rye contain both gluten and FODMAPs. The gluten-free diet restricts the protein in these grains, while the low FODMAP diet reduces the carbohydrates in these grains. Interestingly, some who thought they were reacting to the gluten in their cereal were actually reacting to the milk!

Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free and is also low FODMAP. A serving of 100 gram (2/3 cup) buckwheat flour is low FODMAP.

Aged cheeses include Cheddar, Camembert, Cheshire, Pecorino Style, Swiss, Brie, Blue Cheese, Havarti, or Parmesan. These are low FODMAP cheese options and they are normally well tolerated by people with lactose intolerance.

Sweet potato contains fructose, a type of FODMAP, but in small amounts. It's considered a low FODMAP food, but you should consider keeping your intake to 1/2 cup (75 grams) cooked. Comparatively, yam is lower in FODMAPs. You may be able to eat larger amounts of it on a low FODMAP diet.

Many old-fashioned lollipops are fine, as are small “fun size” chocolates. Gummy candies, from bears to Swedish fish are okay, too. Even the sour kind of gummy candies can be low FODMAP - but always check labels! Many hard candies, such as Jolly Ranchers, are low FODMAP candy as are many peanut butter cups.

What meat is not low FODMAP? ›

Low FODMAP choices include plain cooked meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, while high FODMAP options include marinated meats, processed meats (e.g. sausage / salami) and meats served with gravy/sauces that may include high FODMAP ingredients.

Both lactose-free and dairy-free ice creams are safe to eat on a low FODMAP diet, but double check with your nutritionist to be safe. There are a number of popular brands that sell both kinds of ice cream for IBS eaters, including Breyer's, Chapman's, Natrel, Ben & Jerry's, President's Choice, etc.

Some places offer gluten-free and traditional sourdough pizza crusts suitable for the low FODMAP diet. What is this? Please note being gluten free does not automatically make a food low in FODMAPs. Some gluten-free pizzas use high FODMAP ingredients so always ask the waiter before ordering.

Beware of fried and processed foods: Fried foods have high-fat content. Frying your food alters the chemical makeup of the food, which makes digestion more difficult. Processed foods, such as chips, hot dogs and chicken nuggets, contain additives or preservatives that might trigger IBS symptoms.

Is it Low FODMAP? No. This product is not low FODMAP as it lists 4 ingredients that are likely high FODMAP at 1 serving.