Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a disorder pertaining to the digestive tract. Symptoms include, bloating, cramping, pain, constipation or diarrhea. It doesn't sound great does it? Even worse is dealing with IBS on a daily basis. Imagine the horror if IBS hits you in a very important event and you eventually embarrass yourself for it. Since there is no current cure for IBS, there are ways to manage it. One of them is following a strict diet rule of what not to eat that triggers your IBS and what to eat to keep the occurrence of IBS in control.

Here are the food groups that you must avoid as well as the food group that will keep your IBS under control.

What Not to Eat:

• Sugar: cookies, cakes, sodas, candy, donuts, candy bars, sugary fruit drinks. Go for fresh fruits and nuts instead
• Yeast: breads, donuts, rolls, and coffee cakes
• Dairy products: cheese ,milk, yogurt, and cream
• Spicy foods: jalapenos, hot sauce, spicy dips, cayenne pepper, and Cajun foods.
• Rice, grains and corns are also said to trigger IBS for some people.

What to Eat:

• Drink plenty of water. Water is always an essential part of a diet. This is a very important in relation to IBS because it helps with constipation and diarrhea.
• Soluble fiber
  • Legumes: soybeans, peas, lupins and other beans
  • oats, rye, barley, and chia
  • fruits and fruit juices: prune juice, plums, berries, bananas, and the insides of apples and pears
  • certain vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and Jerusalem artichokes
  • psyllium seed husk

It might be very hard to stay away from the must-avoid food group but this will make a total difference in keeping your IBS manageable. It will take a lot of willpower to not give in to these food temptations but in the end you will see the results you are looking for.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome shouldn't become a troublesome issue for you. There are ways to control such frustrating conditions. Be sure to eat healthy and follow the list of must and must not eat foods and you should be fine and live life normally.

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