Eat right to ease IBS symptoms
If you have IBS, you know how you eat is as important as what you eat. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, outlines several easy-to-follow nutritional strategies for managing irritable bowel syndrome.
Transcript
What you eat is important. So is how you eat. Nutrition therapy is a key part of managing IBS.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Hi. I'm Dr. Soden. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, you know that your diet has a big impact on your symptoms.
What you eat is important. So is how you eat. Nutrition therapy is a key part of managing IBS.
Try these strategies. Eat small frequent meals. Small meals won't overwhelm your digestive system.
Aim for five to six meals and snacks a day. And don't skip meals. Slow down.
Eating quickly encourages you to swallow air, which can leave you feeling bloated and gassy.
Chew thoroughly. Do you know that digestion begins with chewing? Thoroughly chewed food is easier on your gut.
Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, and high-fat foods. All three can make IBS symptoms worse.
Get plenty of fiber. It helps ease constipation and improve overall digestion.
Aim for 20 to 35 grams of fiber a day, including sources like oats, beans, legumes, fruits,
and vegetables. If you haven't been getting much fiber lately, increase it slowly so you don't overtax your tummy.
Finally, drink plenty of water. It also helps prevent constipation. [AUDIO LOGO]
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