Do you know any good recipes for IBS diet?!


Question: Do you know any good recipes for IBS diet!?
My 15 yr old was just diagnosed as having Irritable Bowel Syndrome!. If you're familiar with the diet, do you know any good recipes we can make for her!. Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
Foods don't cause IBS!. But some foods may make you feel worse!. Foods that may make symptoms worse include foods high in fat or caffeine!. Fat and caffeine can cause your intestines to contract, which may cause cramping!. Alcohol and chocolate may also make you feel worse!. If gas is a problem for you, you might want to avoid foods that tend to make gas worse!. These include beans, cabbage and some fruits!.

Get your kind to keep a diary of what they eat and what their symptoms are for a few weeks!. This may be a good way to find out if a food bothers them!. If you think a food makes them feel worse, don't eat it!. But don't cut out foods unless they have caused you problems more than once!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

IBS is often a misdiagnoses for something as simple as food allergies!. I suffered with it for years (along with other chronic health issues) I started keeping a food journal, and discovered I was allergic to wheat, soy, corn, eggs, and commercial dairy-testing confirmed this!. When I eliminated the offending foods from my diet, my IBS symptoms cleared up completely as well as my other issues!. Now, the only time I have a problem is when I eat the foods I shouldn't!. You might try keeping a food journal for your daughter to see what foods set off her symptoms (wheat is the most common) Symptoms may not show up for 2 or 3 days, so journaling helps figure out what the offending food is!. Document everything she consumes-drinks, toothpaste, gum!. candy, etc-you should quickly find a pattern!. Good luck!. Www@FoodAQ@Com

What I have read about IBS is that it's unknown what causes the symptoms!. However, there are some foods that are often thought as common triggers: chocolate, caffeine, dairy, and some RAW fruits and vegetables!. Try to avoid these foods and any foods that contain these ingredients!. also, if your child is often constipated, try adding more fiber from either cooked plant foods or supplements such as metamucil or citrucel!. If your child suffers from diarrhea, have him/her take an anti-diarrheal medication such as Imodium!. Www@FoodAQ@Com





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