Let me introduce you to some delicious low-carb vegetable side dish recipes for IBS! All of the recipes are provided by our About.com Guide to Low Carb Diets. Each recipe was hand-selected because they offer healthy nutrition in an IBS-friendly way. I chose these particular recipes because they do not require a lot of symptom-triggering fat and because the vegetables are all cooked thoroughly, making them easier to digest.
Vegetables are a wonderful way to increase your daily intake of fiber, which is good for digestive health regardless of your IBS sub-type. So, as grandmas love to say, "Eat your vegetables!"
- Oven-Roasted Asparagus
This recipe could not be easier! I love the fact that these require so little oil and that the recommended oil is heart-healthy olive oil.
- Mashed Cauliflower (Cauliflower Puree)
A new twist on an old comfort food. I would recommend using skim milk to reduce the fat content. If you tend to experience a lot of gas and bloating, save this recipe for a night when you will be home.
- Cauliflower "Rice"
This one you have to see to believe, and judging by the reviews, it really works! Certainly adds a fun factor to plain old cauliflower.
- Mushrooms and Peppers with Wine and Herbs
An elegant way to take in the good nutrition of mushrooms and red peppers. Choose chicken stock over wine if alcohol is an irritant to your system.
- Simply Scrumptious Spinach
Popeye would be in his glory. The recipe appears to be fairly low in fat and all ingredients are well-cooked, thus providing a safe way to get in some healthy greens.
- Mediterranean Summer Vegetables
Lots of colorful vegetables in this recipe - a good way to get in lots of healthy phytonutrients. To make it truly IBS-friendly, I recommend skipping the hot sauce.
- Mom's Prize-Winning Zucchini Casserole
A healthy way to satisfy an Italian food craving.
