Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 25? 45 million people in the United States alone. Developed in 2005, the low– FODMAP diet—which helps eliminate specific short–chain carbohydrates (FODMAP) found in common foods, which contribute to painful IBS symptoms—is the go–to lifestyle treatment for IBS and related conditions. The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step offers an overview of the diet; a basic plan for eliminating troublesome foods; advice on how to stock your pantry; and 135 recipes covering the basics: breakfast, snacks, dinners, baked goods, and more. With sound, up–to–date medical advice and delicious recipes for meals that will satisfy the whole family, whether they are following the diet or not, The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step offers real–life, holistic solutions to a painful condition.