Meal planning |
- Eat at regular mealtimes
- Avoid missing meals or leaving long gaps between eating
- Prioritize smaller, more frequent meals
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Foods to limit/avoid |
- Gas-producing foods (eg, beans, onions, cabbage, etc)
- High-fat foods, including fried foods
- Lactose-containing foods (eg, dairy)
- Insoluble fiber (eg, wheat bran, brown rice, nonstarchy fruits and vegetables)
- Any personal IBS triggers
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Foods and supplements to increase soluble fiber intake |
- Psyllium, ispaghula husk products
- Oat bran, barley, legumes
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Liquids |
- Stay well hydrated
- Reduce intake of alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages
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