Think Youve Got Food Poisoning?
If you haveirritable bowel syndrome, navigating mealtime can feel like tip-toeing through a digestive minefield.
In both cases, it pretty much sucks.
(Plus, fiber is associated withlower cholesterol levels,improved metabolism, andlongevity.)
It certainly isnt a great idea to go ham onallthe fiber sources out there.
There can be some vegetables that may be triggers, she says.
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The most common, Palmer says, are high-FODMAP vegetables such as cauliflower, mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts.
TheseFODMAP foodscontain groups of short-chain carbohydrates that can cause gastric distress for people with IBS.
This is because they contain sugars and fibers that are rapidly fermented in our guts, Palmer says.
Experiment with low-FODMAP, fiber-rich veggies in new ways to avoid food fatigue.
Use one of these options to round out your veggies and protein for a complete meal.
An RD sounds off:
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(Yet another reason why its always agood idea to read nutritional labels!)
Fiber is importantfor everyone.
While IBS may mean limiting some sources from your diet, it absolutely doesnt mean nixing them all.
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Heres the verdict on if exercise can actually help with IBS symptoms.
Plus,myths about the low-FODMAP diet doctors want you to know.
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