Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an uncomfortable disorder characterized by dramatic changes in bowel movements. Some people experience diarrhea, while others have constipation. Cramps and abdominal pain can make everyday activities unbearable. Intake of certain foods like dairy products, chocolate, citrus things or Alcohol can worsen the symptoms and may lead to severe constipation and diarrhea.
Medical intervention is important in the treatment of IBS, but did you know that certain diets may improve your symptoms? Explore the most common diets available to reduce uncomfortable symptoms, and work toward leading a healthy life.
Vegetables | |
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To Avoid | To Consume |
Garlic | Cucumber |
Tomato | Carrot |
Eggplant | Zucchini |
Okra | Sweet potato |
- | Pumpkin |
- | Turnip |
- | Red onion |
- | Parsley |
- | Beetroot |
Pulses | |
Chickpeas | Green gram |
Kidney beans | all washed dals |
Black gram | - |
Cereals | |
Refined flour and products made up of it. | Wheat |
- | Rice |
- | Brown rice |
- | Oats |
- | Quinoa |
- | Finger millet |
- | Buckwheat |
Fruits | |
Orange | Apricots |
Lime | Watermelon |
Pineapple | Banana |
Strawberries | Guava |
Peaches | Papaya |
Canned fruits | Muskmelon |
- | Apple |
- | Sapodilla |
- | Plum |
- | Pomegranate |
Dairy Products | |
High fat milk | Cow’s ghee |
cheese | Yoghurt |
butter | - |
Tea | - |
Spices | |
Red chilies | Coriander |
- | Cumin |
- | Thyme |
- | Fennel |
Oils | |
Palm oil | Cow ghee |
Coconut oil | Mustard oil |
Butter | Olive oil |
- | Soybean oil |
Drinks | |
Whole milk drinks | Coconut water |
Cream based liqueurs | Clear soups |
canned soup and packaged soup | Sugarcane juice |
Alcohol | homemade soups |
Sweetened drinks | Green juice |
Squashes | Herbal tea |
Carbonated drinks | Aloe Vera juice |
Non-Veg | |
Processed and Fried meat | Lean meat |
Red meat-Beef | Fish |
Pork | Chicken |
Dry Fruits | |
Peanuts | Soaked Almonds |
Pine nuts | Figs |
Walnuts | - |
Cashew and all types of seeds | - |
Warm water /Wheat grass juice/ Aloe vera juice
Broken wheat porridge / Veg upma / Veg Vermicelli / Veg Idli / Missi Roti / Oats / Chapatti with Veg or Dal
Fruit / Fruit juice / Herbal tea / Coconut water / Prune juice
Chapatti + Rice + Salad + Vegetable + Dal / Chicken (Once in week)
Homemade soup / Vermicelli / Herbal tea
Chapatti + Vegetable + Dal