I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and don't know what type of rice/bread to eat?

I've had IBS for 21 years and have always believed that white rice and white bread is not healthy, so i switched to brown bread to start with. After a few months my stomach starting hurting again and that bloated feeling started too. So I went back to white bread cos I read somewhere that if you have IBS your digestive system will struggle to process wholewheat/brown bread etc. Now though I am on a diet and want to try brown rice as opposed to white - is brown lower in fat/cals etc and is there anyone else who has IBS had problems with what to eat and can suggest healthy alternatives?

There is info available, if you do a web search; such as this - For most people with IBS, a healthy lifestyle is the best way to improve symptoms. This can include the following.
鈥? If your main symptom is diarrhoea, you should try not to have tea, coffee, alcohol, spicy food and the artificial sweetener sorbitol, as these can increase your symptoms.
鈥? If you have constipation, you should try gradually introducing more fibre-rich foods, such as bran, fruit and vegetables, into your diet.
鈥? If bloating or wind is a problem, cutting out gas-producing foods, such as beans and green vegetables (eg cabbage and broccoli), may help.
鈥? Some people find that certain foods regularly bring on symptoms, but this isn't always easy to discover. It's best not to miss out one food after another from your diet to see if it's causing your symptoms, as you may not be getting all the nutrients you need in your diet. Advice from a dietitian can be useful.
鈥? If stress triggers your IBS, learning stress management or relaxation techniques may be useful. You may also find keeping a diary to compare your symptoms with life events helpful. If certain events are identified as triggers, it may be easier to deal with the stress of them.
鈥? Taking regular exercise helps to keep your bowel movements regular and reduce stress.
鈥? If you need to use painkillers, paracetamol is less likely than ibuprofen or aspirin to make your IBS worse.

White rice and Brown rice have similar calories, carbohydrates, fats and protein. However, in brown rice, the husk is removed.

Try a gluten-free diet. But in general, I would advise you to visit your local health shop, like Holland&Barett. The guys there are brilliant, they have a special training on diets and ailments.

Hi i have ceoliac which has the same symptoms as ibs. iv had ,make yourit for 15yrs own bread brown or white go to the doctors and get a prescription for juvella guten free bread and cake mix. you can get it in brown or white this is the only one i use.and for 15yrs.shop ohave done nes are yuk. .

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