If you are having trouble with your stomach, this can affect your mood, and you do not feel like doing anything except hoping for your problem to end. Irritable bowel syndrome is like the above situation; this problem is a chronic condition that leads to changes in bowel habits, gas, bloating and abdominal pain.
You may not see any permanent solution to irritable bowel syndrome, but nature has a cure to almost every problem and therefore, with the help of certain foods, you can treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Also, we will discuss some foods that you should not eat or avoid in case you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Let’s start with foods that you should avoid if you have IBS:
1. Milk:
As many of you must know, milk has lactose in it and therefore having cheese, ice cream, can lead to bloating and gas problems, especially in people who are lactose intolerant. You should also know that nearly 70% of the population all over the world is not able to digest milk completely. This is because 70% of the world population does not produce lactase (enzyme) that helps to break down the lactose (sugar) in milk. And, when the unabsorbed lactose passes through the colon, this leads to a gas problem.
2. Processed Foods is a big no:
This may take your joy for a while, but quitting or reducing the intake of processed food can be helpful to improve irritable bowel syndrome. If you love having processed food like sweets, cookies, chips, and various other snacks and soft drinks, it’s time to pause for a while. Various processed foods contain high fructose corn syrup that is not good for your digestive health. It is better to reduce the
3. Foods High in Fructose:
Some certain fruits and drinks are high in lactose. There are some healthy fruits like dried fruits, pears and apples. Such fruits are high in lactose, which can cause trouble amongst people who are lactose intolerant. So, the simple solution to this is to have fruits that are low in lactose level. Also, if you live having soft drinks, it’s time to put a full stop because such soft drinks are commercially prepared sweets that are high in fructose corn syrup.
4. Carbonated drinks:
You should remember that most beverages like seltzer and soda is not the option to quench your thirst. It is better to have water and if you like milk, you can have lactose free milk to avoid any symptoms of IBS. Also, it is better to have raw fruits instead of having those commercially packed fruit juices that are high in fructose and added sugar.
5. Caffeine:
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, it is best to avoid caffeine intake. Drinks that are high on caffeine are cola, chocolate, coffee, and tea.
Also, people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome should avoid having sugar-free chewing gums because even sugar-free chewing gums contain sweeteners like xylitol and sorbitol that can result in diarrhea.
Also, if you swallow chewing gum by mistake, this can cause gassiness.
Foods to Avoid in IBS:
• Some foods may cause digestive discomfort like:
• Broccoli
• Beans
• Cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts.
However, dairy products are not good in IBS, but having yogurt or curd seems fine. Curd and yogurt contain good bacteria that help to break down the lactose.
Foods Good in IBS:
• Yogurt or home set curd.
• Whole grains foods.
• Kiwi.
• Raspberries.
So, people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome should eat what’s good for them, sleep properly, and reduce the excess intake of refined or processed foods.