Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet
FOODS TO AVOID
Greasy, fatty, fried foods:
- Fast food
- French fries
- donuts
- potato chips
- sausage
- etc.
Spicy Foods:
- Onions
- Peppers
- Tomato-based products
- Salsa
- Spaghetti sauce
- pizza sauce
- tomato juice
Raw fruits and vegetables, especially lettuce.
Chocolate
Caffeine Drinks
- Coffee
- Tea
- Colas
Alcohol, Nicotine
Dairy Products (substitute rice or soy milk, "Silk")
- Milk
- Cheese
- Cottage cheese
- etc.
FIBER IS GOOD
Cereals:
- All Bran
- Fiber One
- Bran Buds
- 100% Bran
Supplements
- Fibercon Tablets (polycarbophil) 2 tablets/day.
- Citrucel Powder (methylcellulose) 2 glasses/day.
HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS
- Enteric coated peppermint tablets: 2/day
- Chamomile tea
- probiotics (lactobacillus)
REDUCE STRESS
- Exercise regularly
- Make time for enjoyable activities