A handy-dandy IBS diet guide. Studies have found that certain diets can help ease IBS symptoms, such as low -FODMAP, gluten-free, and high or low fiber diets (depending on if you have frequent gas or diarrhea). The right IBS diet for you depends on the foods you can tolerate. But in general, an IBS diet may include the following:
✅ Foods to eat
- fruits like oranges, blueberries, strawberries, and grapes
- veggies like carrots, eggplant, and pumpkin
- sweeteners like agave and stevia
- other foods like eggs, lean meat, and oatmeal
⛔Foods to limit
- fruits like peaches, watermelon, pears, mangoes, apples, and plums
- veggies like artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, and onions
- legumes like chickpeas, kidney beans, and lentils
- sweeteners like sorbitol, xylitol, and high fructose corn syrup
- other foods like wheat products, milk products, nuts, coffee, and alcohol
Other lifestyle changes and treatment options. The National Institutes of Health recommends getting enough sleep, staying physically active, and trying to reduce your stress.
But remember what works for one person may not work for you. Speak with a doctor to figure out the best IBS treatment plan for you.
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