Recently a Clearly Organic customer wrote in asking about foods that are acceptable for a fructose intolerant child. It’s always a challenge to adjust your families meal plan to accommodate various dietary restrictions. However, it is definitely possible to make healthy and delicious meals that are void of specific allergen containing substances. A fructose intolerance is a digestive disorder that results in impaired fructose absorption. This causes higher concentrations of fructose in the intestines, leading to discomfort and potential medical complications.
It’s always important to first consult your doctor regarding specific dietary needs for any allergy or intolerance. For those affected by the unique condition of fructose intolerance it’s good to avoid high fructose foods such as juices, apples, pears, peas, grapes, watermelon and papayas. It’s also wise to read food labels and limit or avoid foods with high fructose corn syrup, agave syrup, maple flavored syrup and palm syrup. Specifically read ingredient lists on cereal, granola bars, sweetened milk products and cured meats.
Lower fructose foods are generally safe to consume. Berries, carrots, avocado, green beans, bananas and lettuce are considered low fructose foods. The best type of meal plan for a fructose intolerant person is one that contains natural unprocessed foods. Most vegetables, whole grains, natural proteins and fish are great options for any healthy meal plan.