Their are certain superfood ingredients that are both common and cost effective, plus they can be found either already in your cupboard OR cheaply at your local supermarket or health food store.

Certain superfood ingredients help decrease your digestive inflammation (the cause of IBS pain), increase the strength of your natural good digestive bacteria that you already have (but they are just weak), make your insides less acidic (the main cause for an over population of bad digestive bacteria, causing bloating, gas and wind) and help boost your immune system and increase digestive enzymes that help you break down trouble foods like milk, bread and alcohol – easy!

Check out The Health Guru to find out the secrets about chlorella, chlorophyll, spirulina and tumeric + find out why just including these foods in your diet wont help, you have to do it in the right way or else you are just wasting your money!

Chris Lynton

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It might be sounds strange to hear that for some people fruit can be included on the list of foods to avoid with ibs. 

Fruits are a very healthy and nutritious food and ever since we have been on the earth humans have been eating some form of fruit, so it would make sense that our body would have built up a way to easily digest all fruits through the evolutionary process – unfortunately this is not the case.

Some raw fruits can bring on IBS pain and IBS attacks to people who suffer from the condition of IBS.

This is not to say that all fruits should be avoided when you have IBS, as they are a very nutrient rich food that should be included in all diets in some form or quantity, but there are certain things you can do to ensure that you avoid the types that have a high chance of causing IBS issues.

Now first of all you may have noticed that when ever we are talking about the food above I continually mention ‘Raw’ fruit. This is important to note before we get into the lists of raw fruits to avoid with IBS. Obviously raw fruit is different to cooked fruit or canned fruit and I have on purpose made the clear distinction between both. For most, cooked fruit or canned fruit will not cause an issue at all and it is for this reason it is not on the list of foods to avoid with ibs. This is for most people a relief to hear beacause it generally means that you can eat most fruits as long as they are in the cooked or canned format, and the great thing is cooked or canned is generally cheaper, easier and usually the way fruits are included in delicious deserts and so on.

For all conditions of IBS I always strongly recommend taking a form of ‘good’ bacteria whether it be in the form of a good bacteria boosted yogurt or a convenient supplement – both are generally fine. This is generally a must if you really want to reduce your frequency of IBS pain, IBS attacks and constipation or diarreha from IBS. 

Although yogurt is generally the cheaper of the two options and the format that I initially recommend to most patients looking to help ‘cure’ their IBS, supplementation is definately more beneficial and helps give benefits faster.

Why….?

Thats because the stomach and digestive system is a very harsh place to survive in and most of the good bacteria that you eat in yogurt will not survive the ‘journey’ to where it need to reach to begin collonating and giving the benefits. Many of today’s supplements contain resistant strains that can handle the journey much better (Plus don’t forget to mention that yogurt and any dairy itself can cause IBS attacks for some). But realistically the option is up to you and worth thinking about.

Foods to avoid with ibs: Raw Fruits

There are generally a few common fruit groups that should be avoided where possible if you suffer from IBS or IBS pain. It is important to note that although fruit is healthy for you and should not be avoided completely, it is a case of trial and error in terms of which you can and can’t eat. The groups below are the usual culprits, but if you find you have a strong intolerance to fructose (fruit sugar) then most fruits in large quantities should be avoided.

The fruit groups to avoid with ibs are:

Fruits that are high in sorbitol – such as prunes, pears or apples

Fruits high in phenol – Grapes and grape juice

Fruits high in oxalate – most berriers, rhubarb and figs, plus to a lesser extent most herbal teas

Fruits high in salicylate – berries again, orange, dried fruit

Fruits that contain oits – Cherry, peach, plums, pears and apricots

Citrus type fruits – oranges, mandarins etc

Certain melons and some time bananas

Fruits that contain tiny seeds – kiwi and most berries 

Is fruit juice a food to avoid with ibs

In some cases (people who are not intolerant to fructose) it is the fibre content of certain fruits that cause the IBS issue. In these cases you will find that you can not tollerate a whole peeled orange BUT you will be able to drink pulp-less orange juice. This is probably the best test for anyone who is trying to find out if they are intollerant to the sugar in fruit or in fact its just the fibre. For those that the fibre is the issue, then you can be much more free with your food decisions as in addition to fruit many processed foods such as baked goods, sweetened drink etc are loaded with fructose, so these wont cause as much of an issue for you, in comparison to a person who needs to avoid fructose.

Chris Lynton

Expert Nutritionist

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Alcohol or alcoholic drinks can cause IBS pain or IBS issues for many people and it is for this reason it is on the list of foods to avoid with ibs. Alcohol is for general purposes classified as a food, but technically pure alcohol is a macro nutrient. There are 4 main macro nutrients which are carbohydrates, protein, fats and alcohol.

Why alcohol?

Alcohol in all forms is a strong gastric irritant. For most people just a small amount, such as one drink can trigger a IBS attack, especially if had on an empty stomach. Although alcohol on its own is a gastric irritant, it is made even worst when mixed with other well know triggers such as carbonation (bubbles in champagne or beer), dairy (such as baileys or creme liqueurs), coffee, sugar free mixers or fruit juices that are high in fructose. While keeping this in mind, it is worthwhile noting that for some people even a plain glass of wine, beer or a shot of spirits can cause IBS issues.

It is for this reason that most people with IBS or who get IBS pain should include alcohol as one of the foods to avoid with IBS.

What if you can’t give up alcohol?

If you cannot give up alcohol even though it is one of the foods to avoid with ibs there are ways that some people find they can ‘ween’ their way back on to a few drinks without issues.

What you need to do is take alcohol out of your diet completely and try to exclude the other foods that cause you most issues. Then by supplementing with ‘good bacteria‘ to build up your digestive balance and health you will begin to stabilize your IBS condition and frequency of attacks. It is only at this stage can you think about slowly adding alcohol back into your diet. You will find that you will be able to have 1-2 drinks on occasions with out any IBS pain or attacks. This is because your ‘good bacteria’ is stronger and helps you build up your tolerance to irritants such as alcohol.

This is really the ONLY way and if you don’t cut it out of your diet completely and then supplement with a good digestive health supplement. Digestive Advantage is an example of a digestive good bacteria that can withstand the harsh environment of your digestive system and help increase gut health.

Additionally where you drink and what mood your in at the time can dramatically change the outcome. A single glass of wine when you are feeling relaxed instead of stressed or in a rush can really make a difference. It also seems that white wine may be easier to tolerate than red (which may be a result of higher levels of sulphites etc)

Cooking with alcohol also seems to be perfectly fine for most, so test this out and if your fine then this is one easy way to take alcohol of your list of foods to avoid with IBS. 

Chris Lynton

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Fatty foods in most formats is on the top lists of foods to avoid with IBS.

Foods to avoid with IBS: Why Fatty Foods..?

Fatty foods and fats in general are hard to digest and the body has trouble with them and certain kinds of animal foods and/or products. These two kinds of foods (even worst when combined) are trigger foods for IBS discomfort and issues. These types of foods are reported to be the main causes for both diarrhea and constipation for people who suffer from IBS or poor digestive health. Foods that fall into these groups should be either completely avoided where possible or limited to specific types that suit your needs. Many animal foods are full of nutrients that are necessary to good overall health and energy so it is always best to find the un processed formats that suit you and keep to them in your IBS diet.

The reason fat causes such issues is that the macro nutrient fat is a strong stimulant for the digestive system. When fatty foods are consumed and reach the stomach, it sends a signal to the brain to start a gastro colic reflex. The colon starts contracting automatically and it usually causes an IBS attack very quickly. If other foods discussed in other articles (such as dairy or gluten) is consumed along with lots of fat, then the fat increases the response and the attack is much more intense. It is for this fat is near the top of the list of foods to avoid with IBS. 

People who suffer from IBS pain or IBS attacks and generally have chronic constipation problems, they will usually find that fats bring on spasms, strong cramps and IBS pain. All of this aggravate the constipation since the bowel is locked and stools are unable to move. It will take some time for the muscles to relax after a attack like this.

Lists of fatty foods to avoid with IBS

Red meat where possible should be kept to a minimum, especially processed formats such as mince, hamburger patties, processed hot dogs or sausages, fatty deli meats like pastrami, pepperoni, and salami and most other red meats that are not super lean. 

Dairy products and egg yolks are something that should also be mentioned. Although i have mentioned dairy previously, egg yolks can cause havoc with some people’s digestive systems. Egg yolk should be avoided with IBS because of their high fat content and can cause rapid colon spasms and diarrhea. 

Most meats due to their low water content and lack of fibre cause slow colon contractions and intense cases of constipation. 

Other non-animal specific fatty foods to avoid with IBS

Anything fried or deep fried

Butter or margarine

Fatty spreads

Mayo

Creamy sauces

Coconut milk and most Indian dishes

Peanut butter

Olives

Avocado

French fries

Croissants, and most other bakery type pastries

and so on

Watch out for…

Fatty foods are generally pretty easy to identify, but sometimes you can think your avoiding them all and forget the most simple of foods like biscuits or pastries. Most of the worst culprits are listed above but if you can think of more feel free to add in the comments section. The worst type of fat possible for health and for IBS and this one food to avoid with IBS at all costs – hydrogenated oils and fats. These artificial fats will bring on the most strongest of IBS pain and IBS attack you have from any food in the list above.

Foods NOT to avoid with IBS: Good oils

 Chris Lynton

Resources:

• Foods to Avoid With IBS | My Health Risks – Human beings just demand to educate themselves about the foods to avoid with IBS. This article is expert qualified nutritionist advice about the types of foods to avoid with IBS. More information: click here. This entry was …

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Obviosuly there are many foods to avoid with IBS or if your just looking to avoid IBS pain symptoms. White bread (or in fact all white processed food products) should be in the top 10 worst foods for IBS.

“The whiter the bread, the quicker you’re dead!” – Anonymous 

White bread is a common diet staple for many people. It is something most people have been brought up on since their childhood. White bread and over consumption of white bread can actually be very bad for your health and lead to many health issues including:

- Late in life onset of IBS digestive

- Bacteria imbalanced (over growth of bad bacteria – leading to IBS like symptoms)

- Digestive system fungi over colonization

- and many more not digestive system related issues

How White Bread Is Made

Refined white flour is made from the whole wheat (or which ever grain form) which is then processed in many ways to give the end result of white soft and fluffy bread. The initial process strips the wheat grain of all traces of its husk, or bran (outer layer which is full of nutrients and fibre) and it is then subjected to a range of bleaching processes that use chemical bleaching agents that contain chlorine and many other nasties. The grain is then dried at extremely high temperatures to cook and kill off any remaining bacteria (and in turn killing off many vitamins in the heating process). Gluten is then added to this white flour to give the bread a more softer and ‘airyer’ mouth feel and texture – which is white breads main desirable attribute for some. Bakers then add a little sugar and a little salt to help flavour and assist the raising during baking.

Gluten as many of you may know is one of the main allergens in the western/ modern day diet and is definitely a food to avoid with IBS at all costs. Unfortunatly gluten is added at high level in most white breads.

Why White Bread Is a Food To Avoid With IBS

Studies suggest that anyone who has eaten some form of white processed bread for a few weeks during their life has some form of nutrient deficiency. This is because this food option is basically just empty nutrient-less carbohydrates. The lists of reasons why to avoid white bread whether you have IBS or not could go on for days. Without getting into detailed specifics and many off topic health conditions it is best just to remember that if you have IBS pain like symptoms steer clear of white breads.
White breads is a simple carbohydrate and breaks down fast into glucose in the digestive system. We all know sugar is not good for our digestive system or IBS and when you look at the way white bread breaks down in the body, it is very easy to liken white bread to pure table sugar. This is the reasons it causes such issues with people who have IBS. Sugar is what the bad bacteria in your digestive system love!

Sugar or glucose feeds them, makes them grow stronger and in fact helps them multiply. It even kills off the good bacteria which opens prime real estate in your digestive system for massive expansion of bad bacteria and even bad fungi out breaks.
It is this two fold effect that makes white breads and white sugars on the top of the list for foods to avoid with IBS.

Alternatives to White Bread

Brown breads, mutli grain and sour dough’s are all good alternatives if you can’t live without bread (or you don’t like rice breads which is one of the gluten free options for bread)

A good tip for those who can’t stand brown breads:

You might be happy to know that white multi grain and white sour dough is actually lower GI and better for you than most whole meal breads! But the general rule of thumb is, the more whole grains or seeds the better the bread is. So usually a visual scan of bread option will give you clues as to how good the bread is for you.
The extra nutrients and fibre in seeded and whole meal breads slows the break down of the carbohydrates, limits your insulin (hormone) spikes, will helping to maintain a much healthier and stronger digestive system and give you longer lasting energy.
Altohugh there are many alternatives to white breads, It is my opinion that all breads and gluten containing foods should be avoided or taken out of the diet where ever possible. But I know that for some people this is just not and option.
So next time you do the grocery shopping try to swap for an alternative such as multi grain, whole meal or sour dough rye.

Chris Lynton

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Abdominal
or IBS pain is very common with people who suffer from even mild cases of IBS. 

This pain can at times be quite interchangeable and move from top to bottom of
your stomach area and even left and right! In fact it can change every time and
even change the spot of pain every few minutes. This strange movement of IBS
pain causes many people to discard the fact that they have IBS and self
diagnose it as something different.

IBS
pain is generally brought on by bowel spasms and the oncoming of a bowel movement. The
muscles in the colon contact to usually help move stools along, but with people
who have IBS these muscles contact sporadically and irregularly causing pain,
gas and bloating.

Generally
if the IBS pain is found in:

The upper region of the abdomen:

Then it
is usually associated with gas and bloating and generally comes on stronger
after meals.

The
lower part of the abdomen:

Then it
is generally associated with a oncoming bowel movement and generally goes away
after a bowel movement.

Commonly associated descriptions of IBS pain is:

- Strong stabbing feelings

- Tenderness to touch the stomach

- Cramping

- Bloating

- Constant pain and tightening

If you are trying to self diagnose Treating IBS pain

There is common symptoms of IBS pain and these can sometimes be confused with other digestive issues, causing people to assume they have IBS when in fact it is something else all together. This causes a miss self diagnosis and tends to make people waste a lot of time researching and learning about how to fix IBS, when in fact they will never get the results required because it is something else all together.

Do you actually have IBS pain or an unrelated issue causing you pain:

- Pain that is experienced behind the sternum shortly after a
meal and gets worst when you lay down or bend over – then this is generally
just heart burn

- Pain after eating a meal that is just below the sternum and
at the top of the abdomen is likely to be indigestion.

Treating IBS pain

Medication:

There are certain medications that can be used to reduce the
pain and the spasms related with IBS which cause the pain. These medication can
treat the symptoms well but most do have side effects of their own and end up
treating one issue but then causing another. This is why I think natural
solutions like peppermint oil is the best option.

Peppermint oil:

Peppermint oil is a natural antispasmodic and help relax the
muscles of your colon and overall digestive system. It can be from supplements
in concentrated forms or through peppermint tea, both work well except the
prior being a concentrated format that will give better relief.

Heat pads:

As most of the pain is muscular the good old heat pad can be
a easy, cheap and effective IBS pain solution. Putting a heat pad on your
stomach when you have pain can help soothe the abdomen.

For more helpful resources on IBS pain

• IBS Relief | – But no matter is causing your IBS pain and discomfort, IBS sufferers need real IBS relief. The main symtoms of IBS are pain or discomfort in the abdominal area, and chronic diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both. …

• The Digestive Science IBS Pain Relief System Reviews – Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a type of disorder affecting the bowel movement. Often, it occurs as.

• Digestive Science IBS Pain Relief System Review – The irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a common condition experienced by billions of people around the world. While there.

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Do you get digestive trouble or IBS pain when you have dairy?

Dairy is a pretty common ingredients in a lot of foods and we have always been told that for strong bones we need to have a few servings of dairy every day + some of the best and most nutritious foods fall into the dairy group. The problem is many people just can't digest dairy and having any leads to IBS pain + ever text book say this is almost number one on the list of foods to avoid with IBS.

So what do you do if you love dairy.. But it doesn't love you back??

Well try organic full cream unhomogenised milk!! It tastes fantastic and has little bit of cream throughout. What makes this different? Raw organic milk contains ample digestive natural components that help you break down lactose and dairy protein! This is naturally occurring but with normal everyday milk it is destroyed through the manufacturing process.. Plus the cows that are used in organic farming generally product milk proteins that the human body can digest better.

Why?

Because modern farming practices have lead to producing breeds of cows who are breed only for there ability to produce loads and loads of milk not small amount of high quality milk. You see farmers make money per litre NOT on quality – so quantity not quality is there focus. So try so natural milk today and fall back in love with milk and it's health benefits.

Goats Milk vr Cows Milk:

Goats milk is another great option for those who can't live without dairy or dairy related foods – although it doesn't agree with your digestive system. Once again it is all about finding sources of dairy that are easier to digest than the common milk you get at the grocery shop. Goats milk have a completely different protein type to cows milk. this protein molecule is not as complex as cows milk protein and as such the human body can break it down a million times easier. You may take a little while getting used to the different flavour but trust me it is a great option as it's easy to digest and has a great nutrient profile in comparison to cows milk. The same goes for goats cheese and yogurt. 

Soy Milk vr Cows Milk:

Soy milk (or alternatively rice milk) is another lactose free/ dairy free milk option. Some people love the taste but me personally I feel it is personal taste that is just not for me. I find soy products have a strong flavour and 'gritty' mouth feel that I find very difficult to mask by adding other ingredients with it in shakes etc.

For other great sites on foods to avoid with ibs check out:

• Trigger Foods to Avoid With IBS | IBS Diet Guide – There are a lot of conflicting opinions on what foods to avoid with IBS. Some will tell you avoid certain types of fiber, or most meats, or many other things can all be trigger foods for ibs. The list of what not to eat from some of …

• The 7 Foods to Avoid With IBS – How to Cure IBS in One Day … – The 7 Foods to Avoid With IBS – How to Cure IBS in One Day!Article by Nicholas Bozek There are.

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In the mean time, for some great additional resources on foods to avoid with ibs check out these pages

• IBS Foods to Avoid – Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a function disorder involving the gut and the bowel. This means that there is a part of the body that is not functioning properly, even if the structure of the patient's body is normal. …

• IBS Foods To Eat : IBS Treatments – If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it can be hard to know which foods are safe to eat without the risk of further discomfort. This does not always have to be the case though, as IBS can actually be controlled through your diet. Around twelve to fifteen per cent of Americans are believed to suffer from IBS, so it is definitely not a rare condition.

• ibs. Foods to Avoid With IBS – There are several foods to avoid with IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome). Within this article is a short list of recommended foods to avoid and the most common cures for IBS. First, you must understand that Irritable Bowel …

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People who suffer from IBS may find it debilitating and effect
there daily lifestyle. If you have IBS the single best thing you can do is learn about foods to avoid with IBS.

Chronic IBS suffer’s some times need to
live different lifestyles and cant do a number of activities that others take for granted. Most so it can make people with chronic IBS to avoid certain social environments and activities through fear of having a bad reaction and not being able to keep there issue a personal secret. This can unfortunately cause them
to be socially outcast and shy away from certain social environments and
certain hobbies or things like that. 

The following information is for people
who suffer from IBS and want to manage their condition through educating themselves and
making healthy food choices which will help manage and control IBS and
allow them to live normal, stress and fear free lives where they do not need to feel left
out and not let the condition rule there
life. 

Control IBS, Dont Let It Control You!

First and foremost I would like to say – there is no need to live in constant fear of a IBS. And one of the biggest mantras that you need to adopt is through education you can ’Control it, and not let it control you!’

Before getting started it is important to note that certain foods are fine for
certain people, and at times it is a bit of a trial and error method. 

But….

There are some very common foods that usually trigger an IBS event called a ‘gastrocolic reflex’. This reflex is directly causes by a number of problem foods and ingredients and causes a spasm of the muscles around the colon, leading to pain, diarrhoea, constipation, excessive gas and abdominal bloating. 

Foods To Avoid With IBS

Below is a list of foods to avoid with IBS. Ensuring that you are well educated on the IBS problem ingredients and well aware of foods that contain these ingredients is the key to controlling and managing IBS.

These foods include:

Alcohol 

Alcohol  in general can cause digestive issues for some, but when combined with carbonation/ bubbles (such as beer and
champagne) it can double or triple the effect.

It is worth trialling a few different types of alcohol and seeing
what effect it has on you. Some people may find some types of alcoholic drinks
perfectly fine, while others cause a lot of issues. It is best to try and stick
to ‘cleaner’ alcoholic options that are low in added sugars and are free from gluten,
preservatives, sulfates and other common processing inclusions. Spirits without carbonated
mixes are usually a pretty good option – but once again it is a bit of trial
and error until you find something that suits you.

Gluten

Gluten is a major allergen and many people’s digestive systems can
not handle this ingredient. Unfortuantly our bodies were not designed to digest gluten as throughout our human evolutionary period gluten
was non existent. 

It is not until recent years that gluten was brought into the
human diet and due to its ease of storage, low cost, high production ease and
ease for transport it because a major staple in the human diet. Foods like
breads, pasta, cake, pastries and so on all contain gluten. Gluten is the major
protein that comes from grains such as barely, wheat and rye. Even people
without IBS can have major issues with gluten in the diet and cause things such
as eczema and chronic sinus. So look to cut this out of the diet and you’ll immediately feel much
better. Also ensure to read food labels and look out for the code names of
gluten such as ‘modified food starch’. Gluten is used in a lot of processed foods
so be sure to check label and shop at places that are know for holding a wide
range of gluten free foods – like local health food shops or online.

Rice and corn flour is a great alternative to wheat flour and other high gluten grains.

Caffine 

Caffeine can be a digestive irritant and you may find that
a coffee will cause you digestive issues. Another factor is the sugar and milk
that most have with coffee.

Dairy

Milk and dairy foods can cause
digestive issues in a very similar way to gluten. You see through evolution
humans never drank milk after there childhood years. Children were weaned off breast milk (which has a very different macro nutrient breakdown to diary which
is easily digested anyways) and then didn’t drink much milk from then on. It is for
this reason that even for people who currently don’t feel that dairy is an
issue – this will start to change as they age more. You see the older you get
the less your body produces an enzyme called lactase which helps break down the
major cause of dairy digestive issues called lactose. Lactose is a milk sugar that the body is
not made to digest.

Alternatively many people find goats milk and un processed raw milk ok. They have high natural levels of digestive
enzymes that help people digest lactose better, so if you must have milk these
are much better options. All dairy follows above.

Soy

Soy is one of the top 8 irritants for digestive health. Soy based
products and processed food containing soy should be avoided.

Sugar alternatives/ sweeteners

Sugar free alternatives when broken down in your digestive system cause gas, wind and bloating in most
people even if they don’t have IBS. So it is obvious that these ingredient and foods should be avoided for people who suffer from IBS. Avoid at all cost. Natural alternatives like stevia pure leaf extract might be
a good alternative for some who need to have a sweetener, but still use in moderation. 

Sugar

Foods to high in sugar (particularly highly processed white table sugra) can cause issues as well. Avoid processed
highly refined sugar foods like pastries, white breads, sugars/ lollies and so on

Fats

Foods that are overly high in fat cause havoc with your digestive system. This is not to say that all fats are bad and fats should be avoided at all costs. Healthy fats such as Omega 3 is vital to good health and a healthy digestive system. Including oily fish such as salmon is one of the best ways to do this. Other alternatives are including healthy grains like flax seeds (or also called linseeds) and chia seeds (very high in protein also). These high omega 3 grains do not give that fishy smell or reflux that some people can get from fish oil capsules.

Fibre

It is important to know that there are two major types of fibre in foods. Soluble and insolube. 

Soluble fibre is the type of fibre that mixes into water well and sometime is pretty undetectable when mixed with water (think inulin or benefibre). Insoluble fibre is the type of fibre that is usually referred to as ‘roughage’. Think foods that you know have high fibre content like bran, psyllium husk, whole meal flour and bread and foods where you can feel and tell that the fibre particles are there. Soluble fibre is generally fine but high loads of insoluble fibre can be your worst nightmare. Manage your total fibre intake (steering clear of insoluble fibre where possible) and you will manage your IBS.

IBS Suffers Secret Weapon 

There is one tool that above all else will help you control IBS and live a easy, stress free life!

This is keeping a basic food diary and note down any time
you have a IBS bout. At the end of each week look for patterns around certain
foods and places you ate and when you had issues. You will start to see some
trends that appear and this will give you good clues around the types of food
that are ok and not so ok for your body type.

For more information on how to find out specifically what foods agree with you and which don’t agree with you and for a free food diary booklet click here

Chris Lynton

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