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Healthy Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Eat a High-Fibre Diet
– Fibre is an excellent option for people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome,
eating fibre rich foods can help reduce the painful cramps and bloating. Eating
fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lots of greens will help prevent constipation.
Using soluble fibre from vegetables and fruits is a good option to avoid bloating.
The fibre found in whole grains can cause excessive bloating in some people.
• Rely on a Gluten Free Diet
– Gluten is a type of protein usually found in whole grain items like wheat. If you are
suffering from irritable bowel syndrome then the best option for you is to try a
gluten-free diet. Avoid eating bread, pasta and other products that include grains.
If you have IBS, it’s better to quit eating rye, barley, wheat, pasta, and bread to
help you reduce your symptoms. The good news is there are gluten-free products
available in different health food stores across Canada.
• Avoid Eating Fatty Fast Food
– Fast food is unhealthy but it is particularly unsafe for consumption by someone
who has irritable bowel syndrome. Most fast food is deep-fried, which means it
has less nutritional value and more fats. They have the tendency to cause
excessive bloating. Hence, we recommend that you avoid all types of deep-fried
fast food.