Feed the Tummy. A Free IBS Food Game
Keep the tummy happy. Feed it gentle foods, skip the common IBS triggers and watch what happens. Five levels take you from easy foods to sneaky portion traps and full meals.
How to play
- A food appears on the plate. Tap Feed me or Skip it before the timer runs out.
- Feed a gentle food and the tummy smiles. Feed a trigger and it hurts.
- Skip a trigger for bonus points. Skip a safe food and the tummy stays hungry.
- Three trigger bites and the level ends.
- Finish a level to open the next one. Lose fewer hearts to earn more stars.
The five levels
- Easy start. Clear examples like rice, eggs, garlic and onion.
- More choices. More foods and a faster clock.
- Portion traps. The same food in a small and a large portion. Size really matters.
- Look-alikes. Foods that seem similar but act very differently, like firm and silken tofu.
- Full meals. Real plates, where one ingredient can turn a gentle meal into a trigger.
Why portion size matters
Many foods are only a problem in larger amounts. Researchers at Monash University, who created the low FODMAP diet, test foods at different serving sizes. A spoon of chickpeas or ten almonds is usually gentle. A big bowl of chickpeas or a large handful of almonds is not.
This is why many people with IBS do not need to give up a food completely. Often, a smaller portion is enough.
Your tummy is unique
This game uses common patterns. Your own triggers may be different. A short food and symptom diary, guided by a dietitian, is the best way to find them.
For help right now, read my guide on how to calm an IBS flare-up. You can also try my other game, Trigger or Safe, or browse all my IBS guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is this game suitable for kids?
Yes. It is a gentle way for children and families to learn which foods may upset a sensitive tummy.
Why is silken tofu a trigger but firm tofu is not?
Firm tofu is pressed, and much of the fermentable carbohydrate drains away with the liquid. Silken tofu keeps it, so it is higher in FODMAPs.
Is this game medical advice?
No. It is a fun way to learn. Please speak to your doctor or a dietitian before you change your diet. This matters most if you have warning signs like blood in your stool or weight loss.
Game created by Dt. Hashika Vyas, a dietitian who healed her own IBS. Foods and portions are based on Monash University FODMAP research.