IBS Trigger Foods
IBS, short for irritable bowel syndrome, is a common ailment in which the large intestine cramps and otherwise gives you trouble. It can cause gas, bloating, diarrhea, and, conversely, constipation. Although it can be uncomfortable, rest easy knowing it doesn’t change bowel tissue or put you at higher risk for serious diseases like colon cancer. Doctors suspect the role of stress, gut microbiome changes, and, sometimes, severe gastrointestinal infection as some possible causes of IBS. One of the best things you can do to prevent IBS flares is to avoid foods that are known to cause them Here are a few of the most common culprits: 1. Refined breads and cereals Who can resist the bread basket before a meal at a restaurant? Or a great bowl of breakfast cereal first thing in the morning? If you suffer from IBS, the answer to that may need to be “you.” While everyone responds differently to IBS, and you should track your food intake and flare onsets to identify your personal triggers, refined breads and cereals are often cited among the culprits. Skipping refined foods has other benefits too, since they are broken down very quickly in the body and can lead to blood sugar spikes.