IBS food Archive
Protein Needs in IBS - Part 1
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 3rd, 2007 in IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS therapy, IBS food, Digesting Information, IBS DietChanges in Protein Intake
Adopting a dietary approach to managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) means radically changing your sources of protein. No more red meat or scrambled eggs, for example. No more chicken or turkey dark meat, and no more four glasses of milk.
Examples of Alternative Protein
Soymilk can vary in protein content from a low of […]
Yogurt for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - No?
4 Comments Published by tummyblogger August 2nd, 2007 in Medical, Probiotics, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS Triggers, IBS food, IBS-C, IBS-D, Digesting Information, Dannon Activia YogurtModerators in one of the IBS Forums often suggest trying Dannon Activia ™. I have not. That’s because lactose is sometimes a trigger for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)–and lactose is an ingredient in milk and milk products such as yogurt. Of course Activia ™ is a food–yogurt–and not a medicine.
Now comes this FAQ from the […]
Summer Travel with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger July 27th, 2007 in fiber, Amazon, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS Triggers, IBS food, Online sourcesSummer Travel has a number of hazards for a person with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Chancy Diet
Stress
Absence of facilities
Getting over-tired
Did I say stress?
First of all, avoid carbonated drinks and ice water. And, drink plenty of cool, not cold, water.
One element of the travel kit that I have used with success–and there’s no payoff for mentioning […]
Food for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Tuna Melt
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger July 26th, 2007 in Food for IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS foodThere is this line that sits above my writing window that has three never-finished posts nagging me to complete them. One says “Recipe: Tuna Melt.” It is time for the recipe to come to light!
For an individual serving:
One slice of an acceptable bread - I used spelt bread (no wheat)
One 3 oz. can of tuna […]
Water, When You Have IBS
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger July 11th, 2007 in Gastrocolic Reflex, fiber, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS Triggers, IBS food, FiberSure (tm), Heather's Organic Acacia Tummy Fiber (tm), Benefiber (tm), PrebioticsDon’t Drink the Water
In my teens, quite a while ago, I often mentioned tummy pains to my family doctor. While the diagnosis of IBS didn’t exist, he did give me a word of wisdom that helped. He said: “Don’t drink ice water!”
I have now extended that to “Don’t drink cold, refrigerated water!” I have a […]
My Daily IBS Diet with Calorie Count and Activity Level
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger June 10th, 2007 in Food for IBS, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS food, IBS DietI can think of more exciting headlines, but that about covers what this post is all about.
When my doctor and I were talking–all to briefly, of course–about what to eat for IBS, she asked me, “Well, what do you eat?” There wasn’t time to tell her, so ultimately I decided to work out […]
Food Pyramids and Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger April 23rd, 2007 in Medical, Food for IBS, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS food, IBS Dieti have mentioned that while I generally agree with the Heather Van Vorous website
Heather has recently endorsed the old understanding of the food pyramid promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This is the pyramid that was widely taught in schools, and pictured on cereal boxes, and otherwise used to promote particular food […]
“Help for IBS” Current Newsletter
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger April 18th, 2007 in Gastrocolic Reflex, fiber, Food for IBS, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS Triggers, IBS foodI don’t endorse enthusiastically the “Help for IBS” Website and newsletter, for a couple of reasons.
First, the diet she endorses is very high in carbohydrates, with limited attention to protein intake. That’s possibly good and necessary if you are thin, with IBS-D. It is not the healthy diet currently recommended, and she/her staff incorrectly states […]
Noodles, again
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger April 16th, 2007 in Food for IBS, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS foodI fell silent on this blog, though not on others. I had to take amoxicillin for long-term dental problems and dental work, and consequently had what is coyly known as “d”. It’s a known effect of Amoxicillin. As a result, my diet grew heavy on rice and rice noodles, and bananas and banana chips. And […]
Soothing meals in wonderful prose
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger October 27th, 2006 in general, Food for IBS, IBS foodThis is from “Today’s Word:Demulcent” MyWordaDay, Friday 10/27/06. Direct quote.
Origin:
Approximately 1750; from Latin, ‘demulcens,’ ‘demulcent-,’ present participle of ‘demulcere’: to soften, to soothe down (’de-’: de- + ‘mulcere’: to stroke, to soothe).
In action:
“When time becomes viscous, you can live forever. […]
Snacks!
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger October 16th, 2006 in Gastrocolic Reflex, Snacks, Food for IBS, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS foodThis will probably wind up as a page, as well as a post.
There are two web resources, as far as I know, that provide some lists of snacks for IBS.
This list, at tummychow.com, approaches the category of “what to eat when you can’t eat anything!”
There is a somewhat longer list at the Heather Van Vorous […]
Safe Foods by Brand Name List
0 Comments Published by tummyblogger October 16th, 2006 in Amazon, Soy milk, Food for IBS, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS foodFor a long time I’ve been contemplating a list of safe foods for IBS, foods that may be available in your local or nearby supermarket. I just found such a list, that is comprehensive, on Heather Van Vorous’s web site. The link is as follows:
Safe Foods List, By Country
I would caution you still to READ […]