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What sort of foods should you eat if you have irritable bowel syndrome....ibs? |
What sort of foods should you eat if you have irritable bowel syndrome....ibs? I had this a few years ago, stopped having any process foods, much more fresh vegetables and fruit and cook more, buy less. Don't eat prunes. For many people, careful eating reduces IBS symptoms. Before changing your diet, keep a journal noting the foods that seem to cause distress. Then discuss your findings with your doctor. You may want to consult a registered dietitian who can help you make changes to your diet. For instance, if dairy products cause your symptoms to flare up, you can try eating less of those foods. You might be able to tolerate yogurt better than other dairy products because it contains bacteria that supply the enzyme needed to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk products. Dairy products are an important source of calcium and other nutrients. If you need to avoid dairy products, be sure to get adequate nutrients in the foods you substitute, or take supplements. In many cases, dietary fiber may lessen IBS symptoms, particularly constipation. However, it may not help with lowering pain or decreasing diarrhea. Whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, and vegetables are good sources of fiber. High-fiber diets keep the colon mildly distended, which may help prevent spasms. Some forms of fiber keep water in the stool, thereby preventing hard stools that are difficult to pass. Doctors usually recommend a diet with enough fiber to produce soft, painless bowel movements. High-fiber diets may cause gas and bloating, although some people report that these symptoms go away within a few weeks. (For information about diets for people with celiac disease, please see NIDDK's Celiac Disease fact sheet.) Increasing fiber intake by 2 to 3 grams per day will help reduce the risk of increased gas and bloating. Drinking six to eight glasses of plain water a day is important, especially if you have diarrhea. Drinking carbonated beverages, such as sodas, may result in gas and cause discomfort. Chewing gum and eating too quickly can lead to swallowing air, which also leads to gas. Large meals can cause cramping and diarrhea, so eating smaller meals more often, or eating smaller portions, may help IBS symptoms. Eating meals that are low in fat and high in carbohydrates such as pasta, rice, whole-grain breads and cereals (unless you have celiac disease), fruits, and vegetables may help. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases... visit ibstales.com, or just type ibs in google, you can find the answer for your question. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but eat more fiber. Like oatmeal for breakfast and fresh fruit, breads with whole grains, steamed vegetables for lunch or dinner. The more bulk in your diet, the better off you are. And eat more often, dont skip meals or let yourself go too long between them. Try not to drink too much coffee. Eat instead. Try to find acidopholus milk and eat yogurt with live cultures, too. Good luck Have had IBS for over 30 years. |
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