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Diet and Nutrition for IBS

Nutritional advice for reducing diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas and bloating.
Your IBS Diet
Learn all the facts about food and IBS so that you can develop your own personalized IBS diet.
Foods to Avoid with IBS
A guide to foods that may trigger IBS symptoms.
Top Ten GI Irritants
Certain common foods can result in digestive upset. Here is a list of possible trigger foods for IBS.
How to Eat with IBS
It is common to worry about what to eat when you have IBS, but it is also important to think about whether how you are eating is contributing to your symptoms. Find some easy guidelines as to how to eat in a way that is helpful to your IBS.
How to Eat When You Have Abdominal Pain
Learn some easy tips as to how to eat when you are suffering from abdominal pain and cramping.
Five Simple Rules for Increasing Fiber
Adding fiber to your diet doesn't have to be a complicated process. Here are some simple, everyday guidelines for increasing your fiber intake.
Book Review: Eating for IBS
Review of the classic IBS cookbook "Eating for IBS" by Heather Van Vorous.
Herbs for IBS
Learn about the various herbs for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including herbs for overall digestive health and herbs for constipation and diarrhea.
How to Follow an Elimination Diet
The only way to know for sure if a food is a trigger for your IBS is to try an elimination diet. An elimination diet involves tracking foods you suspect may trigger your IBS and cutting them out of your diet entirely for a period of time. Learn more about elimination diets for IBS.
How to Keep a Food Diary
Learn how to identify foods that might be contributing to your IBS symptoms through the use of a simple food diary.
Dining Out with IBS
Don't be afraid to go out to eat! Your guide to dining out with IBS.
High Fiber Foods
Discussion of fiber benefits, fiber types, and foods with a high fiber content.
Anti-inflammatory Foods
Discussion of the relationship between inflammation and chronic illness. Contains anti-inflammatory diet tips.
Easy Ways to get Flax Into Your Diet
Ideas and recipes for using flaxseed.
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