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Low Fat Breakfast Recipes for IBS

IBS-Friendly Versions of Classic Breakfast Favorites

By , About.com Guide

Updated March 16, 2012

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Looking for some breakfast recipes that won't set off your IBS? The following low-fat versions of breakfast favorites could be just what you are looking for. Meals that are low in fat are usually a good choice for IBS, since higher fat content meals can serve to intensify intestinal contractions.

Each of these recipes have been provided by the About.com Guide to Low Fat Cooking and selected for their healthy, IBS-friendly ingredients. Although elegant enough for entertaining, feel free to treat yourself like company and enjoy these dishes on any ordinary morning.

Just remember that for best results, it is a good idea to try new foods in small portions and during times of low stress.

Frittata Recipes

Do you know about frittatas? These easy egg recipes always make for a surprisingly fun and elegant meal. Hearty enough for dinner, they are also a great way to start your day. Here are some IBS-friendly options:

Source:

Palsson, O. & Whitehead, W. "Hormones and IBS" The UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders. Accessed September 12, 2010

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