Do certain foods cause IBS?
No. Foods don’t cause IBS. But some foods may make you feel worse. Keeping a diary of what you eat and what your symptoms are for a few weeks may be a good way to find out if a food bothers you. If you think a food makes you feel worse, try not eating it for awhile. But don’t cut out foods unless they have caused you problems more than once. Some people with IBS avoid foods that they don’t really need to avoid. This can hurt more than help because it reduces the variety of food you eat. What foods may make symptoms worse? Foods that may make symptoms worse include foods that are high in fat or caffeine. Fat and caffeine can cause your intestines to contract or spasm, which may cause cramping. Foods that contain sorbitol (an artificial sweetener often used in sugar-free candy and gum) can cause diarrhea. Antacid tablets that contain magnesium can also cause diarrhea. If gas is a problem for you, you might want to avoid foods that tend to make gas worse. These include beans, cabbage, som
No, certain foods dont cause IBS, though many individuals gradually link various foods with symptoms. After completion of the IBS Audio Program 100®, a vast majority of individuals are again able to eat once forbidden foods. It may be noted that food indiscretions are not IBS, as many individuals who do not have IBS, have food indiscretions.
No, certain foods don’t “cause” IBS, though many individuals gradually link various foods with symptoms. After completion of the IBS Audio Program 100®, a vast majority of individuals are again able to eat once “forbidden” foods. It may be noted that food indiscretions are not IBS, as many individuals who do not have IBS, have food indiscretions.
