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So, does one eat differently year round and that changes what they eat based on an IBS flair-up? This is confusing me, as I just don't know what to buy at the grocery store. But I guess I'll stick with soluble fiber items, and if my constipation still does not improve, I'll add more insoluble foods but not on an empty stomach...is that correct?

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You're right that you shouldn't just have IF on empty stomach but always with some SF. I wouldn't say that you eat differently all year round then when you have a flare up but during this time definitely focus more on SF foods (which you should be normally eating anyway).
I know it's very hard to make that mental switch - everyone's been telling us to eat as much IF as possible so this diet doesn't seem to make sense at first. But, the most important thing is how you feel because that's what determines "healthy". Like potatoes are "healthier" for me because they don't bother my gut, unlike a raw vegetable salad with yogurt dressing. It all comes down to how we feel.
Oh, and thanks for liking my nick, although it's not my real name

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