Friday, February 11, 2011

IBS: WHAT FOODS TO AVOID

The irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder of digestive function.Frequent, it results in a set of symptoms, which are the major triad:constipation , abdominal pain and diarrhea . Uncomfortable without being dangerous, it requires a diet restricted to any foods which may irritate the colon .

What are the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?


  • Stomachache or abdominal pain after meals, but also during periods of stress.
  • Bloating, cramps, flatulence.
  • Diarrhea or constipation or alternating of both.


To find a certain comfort tract , a diet is required, excluding all food irritating the colon .

What foods are irritating the colon?


Legumes: Beans, beans, lentils, peas ...
The fibers are rich in lignin: salads, vegetables (chard, celery, cabbage, onions, salsify).
Peppers. 
Unpeeled fruit.
The nuts: almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios.
Sound. 
Fermented foods, especially soft cheeses (soft cheese and moldy crust type Brie and Camembert, soft cheeses and washed rind type Livarot and Munster cheese with mold on the inside and blue veined type ...).
Stale or marinated meats.
Meats with long fibers and tendon collagen.
Some offal.
Charcuterie.
Fat preparations. 
Fatty sauces.
Fried foods.
The chalky.
Milk and dairy products.
Alcohol.
Strong coffee.
Abuse of foods rich in fructose honey, dried fruit, grapes, fig, cherry ...
Frozen foods.

When the troubles are gone, it is possible to reintroduce some of these foods, but still very cautious and gradual. 

Other Tips


Meals should be structured and made at regular times.
It is imperative to eat quietly, taking his time and chew slowly. 
It is important to fight against stress.
In general, food should be cooked so as to make them more digestible as possible. 
It is important to drink enough. 
Physical activity required.

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