Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Foods to Avoid List

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1. Gassy foods – they can stimulate abdominal bloating (gas)! These include garlic, brussels sprouts, cabbage, beans, broccoli, and onions.
2. Fried foods! Always remember that any foods that are deep fried will be bad for the gut, even for people without spastic colon.
3. Red meat, another list you need to avoid! It is not only high in fat, but also bad for your weight control.
4. Too much fiber. Fiber is important for people with spastic colon, but make sure you go with it in moderation! Eating too much fiber will be counterproductive to cope with your problem, because this may trigger diarrhea. Moreover if you get used with poor fiber diet, increase your dietary fiber gradually!
5. Gluten foods (such as crackers, bread, and pasta). While some patients find that gluten foods worsen the symptoms, others don’t. This means that not all people with IBS need to avoid gluten foods.
6. Beware to any foods that contain molds and yeasts! Some patients find that yeast breads, cheese, dried fruits, or even wine can trigger the symptoms.
7. Certain fruits and vegetables. As well we know that fruits and vegetables are loaded with essential nutrients. But for some people with spastic colon, certain vegetables and fruits can trigger the symptoms. These may include beans, peas, and oats – but sometimes they can help ease constipation.

Don’t only focus on the kinds of foods that you eat. The way of how you eat them may also have an effect! For example, don’t eat food too quickly – instead, chew it properly!

Furthermore, it seems that you may need adjustment for different symptom. For example, if you have diarrhea, soluble fiber is more recommended. But for constipation, eat more insoluble fiber instead of soluble fiber! And again, eat both types of fiber in moderation!

Irritable bowel syndrome may be categorized into a lifelong condition. But with the right strategies, it should be manageable and will not significantly affect your daily activities.