Many patients with IBS fear food. They know that if they consume the wrong foods, they will pay with hours
of cramping, bloating, and pain. There is no need for anxiety about eating; instead, you need to learn the
basic rules of healthy eating. Beyond food selection, the following tips can help you minimize your IBS: |
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Chew your food thoroughly.
Poorly chewed food causes the bacteria in your stomach to work overtime, which in turn
causes cramping, bloating, and gas. |
TIP # 2 |
Drink 6 – 8 glasses of water per day.
Water helps to remove waste and toxic products from your body. |
TIP # 3 |
Limit fluid intake during meals.
This dilutes stomach acid. |
TIP # 4 |
Eat 3 meals and 3 balanced snacks per day.
Regularity is very important. |
TIP # 5 |
Do not overeat.
Eating excessively large meals puts undue stress on your digestive system. |
TIP # 6 |
Eat organic, free-range meat and poultry.
Brands of meat and poultry that use growth hormones or antibiotics can alter hormone
levels in your body and put stress on your immune system. |
TIP # 7 |
Eat organic fruit and vegetables.
Organic foods should have less pesticide residue than non-organic foods |
TIP # 8 |
Restrict salt intake. |
TIP # 9 |
Eliminate foods that contain chemical additives.
Avoid foods containing margarine, MSG, saccharin, aspartame, olestra, hydrolyzed protein, and sodium caseinate. These additives put strain on the immune system and can be toxic to the liver. |
TIP # 10 |
Avoid alcohol.
Alcohol is converted into sugar and can cause yeast overgrowth. |
TIP # 11 |
Become an educated consumer;
take time to read food and beverage labeling. |
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