How To Eat Clean With IBS

IBS is not a new condition; however, its name is new. Once known as colitis or spastic colon, people used to think this disease was purely psychological, according to Answers.com. Although stress can trigger this problem, the medical community now agrees that IBS is, indeed, a physical disorder. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, gassiness, bloating and nausea. There is no cure; however, dietary changes can alleviate the symptoms.

Instructions

Change Your Diet

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  Avoid certain foods. According to everydiet.org, certain foods seem to be a problem for IBS sufferers. You should stay away from alcohol, soda, chocolate, coffee, butter, mayonnaise, cream, French fries, ice cream, red meats and any foods that are high in saturated fats.

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  Monitor your dairy intake. Many IBS sufferers are lactose intolerant, according to everydiet.org. You should eliminate dairy products on a trial and error basis to see if you are lactose intolerant or not. First, try taking milk out of your diet and see if that helps. Everydiet.org suggests that if you do need to eliminate all dairy from your diet that you make up the protein loss by eating substitutes.

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  Eat less more often. Rather than eating three big meals a day, try eating four or five smaller meals. It is important that you do not skip meals.

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  Try high-fiber foods. High-fiber foods tend to keep people more regular. You can get fiber through grains, cereals, beans, fruit, vegetables and whole grain breads. If you are not used to eating fiber, gradually introduce it into your diet. Do not add all of these foods at once.