Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: What to eat and not eat...

Hi Diane,

It seems like everybody has IBS a little differently. You may just have to be a food detective for a while to see what suits you best...keep a food diary so if you do have a reaction you can figure out what it was. Also, read all labels to see what is in stuff. If you shop in the sugar-free dept. be sure it doesn't have sorbitol. That's a big IBS trigger. So is High Fructose Corn Syrup. I can tolerate sweet & low OK.

I am fortunate I can drink Lactaid Milk only in small amounts. I can also tolerate low fat yogurt ice cream in small amounts. I eat a lot of grilled chicken, potatoes, pasta,peanut butter,and oatmeal (for my fiber). I usually treat myself in the evening with a Little Debbie snack. They aren't too high in fat and they agree with me. I do not take any fiber supplements. I know others have been helped by them so you will have to figure out what is best for you.

Smoke & dust bother me, too. And especially things like clorox and paint thinner...I have a really sensitive nose!!!

Barbie

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