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