About this session
The low-FODMAP diet is a structured approach sometimes used to help manage IBS symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, gas and changes in bowel habits. It is not intended to be a permanent list of foods to avoid or a general “healthy gut” diet.
This session explains what FODMAPs are, how the three-stage process works and why professional guidance matters.
Participants explore practical food examples, workplace challenges and the importance of reintroduction and personalization rather than remaining on a highly restricted diet.
What your people take away
- Understand what FODMAPs are and why they may trigger symptoms for some people with IBS
- Recognize that the diet is a structured, temporary process rather than a permanent exclusion plan
- Explore the three stages: restriction, reintroduction and personalization
- Compare higher- and lower-FODMAP alternatives using familiar meals
- Consider practical challenges around work, travel, eating out and shared food
- Understand why the diet is best completed with appropriate dietetic guidance
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP ProcessA focused 30-minute session on three key points from The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process: stage 1: temporary restriction, stage 2: systematic reintroduction and stage 3: personalization.
- Stage 1: temporary restriction
- Stage 2: systematic reintroduction
- Stage 3: personalization
Covers 3 of 4 points in The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process.
60 minutes
The three stages: temporary restriction, systematic reintroduction and personalization.
- Module 1: The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus meals, labels and working-day practicalities.
- Module 1: The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process
- Module 2: Meals, Labels and Working-Day Practicalities
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process and Meals, Labels and Working-Day Practicalities.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process, Meals, Labels and Working-Day Practicalities and What FODMAPs Are and How the Diet Works.
Full day
Full coverage of all four modules, including what FODMAPs are and reintroduction planning.
- Module 1: The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process
- Module 2: Meals, Labels and Working-Day Practicalities
- Module 3: What FODMAPs Are and How the Diet Works
- Module 4: Reintroduction, Personalization and Next Steps
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process
Every length- Stage 1: temporary restrictionThe facilitator explains how higher-FODMAP foods are temporarily reduced while nutritionally suitable alternatives are used.
- Stage 2: systematic reintroductionParticipants follow how separate FODMAP groups are gradually tested using planned food challenges.
- Stage 3: personalizationThe facilitator shows how the results of reintroduction are used to expand the diet while limiting only the foods and portions that repeatedly cause difficulty.
- Keeping the process clearParticipants compare a structured three-stage pathway with repeatedly removing foods whenever symptoms appear.
Meals, Labels and Working-Day Practicalities
90 minutes and longer- Building familiar mealsParticipants adapt ordinary breakfasts, lunches, snacks and evening meals using suitable alternatives during the restriction stage.
- Reading ingredient labelsThe session guides participants through common ingredients that may need closer attention, including certain sweeteners, wheat-based products and foods containing onion or garlic.
- Workplace meals and cateringParticipants work through cafeterias, catered meetings, takeout lunches and team meals where ingredients or portions may be unclear.
- Travel and changing routinesThe facilitator explores how business travel, shifts and long commutes can disrupt meal preparation and food testing.
What FODMAPs Are and How the Diet Works
3 hours and longer- What does FODMAP mean?The facilitator breaks down the FODMAP acronym and explains that it refers to groups of short-chain carbohydrates that may be poorly absorbed in the small intestine.
- Why symptoms may occurParticipants follow what may happen when certain FODMAPs draw water into the bowel and are fermented by gut bacteria.
- Portion size changes the pictureThe session compares foods that may be lower in FODMAPs at one portion and higher at another.
- Who the approach is designed forThe facilitator explains how the diet may be considered as part of IBS management after appropriate assessment.
Reintroduction, Personalization and Next Steps
Full day only- Running a food challengeThe facilitator demonstrates how one FODMAP group is tested using a suitable food and planned portions over a defined period.
- Interpreting the pattern carefullyParticipants compare a repeated response with symptoms that may have been influenced by stress, illness, sleep or another routine change.
- Expanding food varietyThe facilitator guides participants to use successful challenges to return foods and combinations to the diet.
- Knowing when to seek supportParticipants identify when ongoing symptoms, difficulty progressing through the stages, nutritional concerns, or significant anxiety around food deserve additional professional support.
Who it’s for
- Employees exploring the low-FODMAP diet as part of IBS management
- People who want to understand the three-stage process before seeking dietetic guidance
- Managers supporting team members with structured dietary needs at work
- Anyone who wants clear FODMAP education without unsupervised restriction
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Understanding the Low-FODMAP Diet
How long is Understanding the Low-FODMAP Diet?
Understanding the Low-FODMAP Diet runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process: stage 1: temporary restriction, stage 2: systematic reintroduction and stage 3: personalization. A 60-minute session covers The Three Stages of the Low-FODMAP Process in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Meals, Labels and Working-Day Practicalities. A 3-hour session adds What FODMAPs Are and How the Diet Works. A full-day session adds Reintroduction, Personalization and Next Steps.
Can Understanding the Low-FODMAP Diet be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Understanding the Low-FODMAP Diet?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Understanding the Low-FODMAP Diet to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.