Well unfortunately no one has a concrete answer - no one knows for sure! What is known is that the are many contributing factors to IBS such as stress, nerves, potetenial food allergies and diet. Looking at these 5 potential causes of IBS, 3 out of the 5 are food related! That indicates to me that food is a very big contributing factor in IBS so it is a very wise decision to start your process of elimination with a change in diet. It is the easiest and cheapest way way of finding out the cause of your problem and whats more if it doesn't resolve it, you have eliminated 3 out of 5 of the most common causes of IBS. So where do you start?
The best starting point is to cut down on your sugar and fibre. Fibre was once thought to be great at easing IBS symptoms but recent studies have shown that it infact can make IBS worse. The reason being is that fibre is not absorbed into the body and so remains in the gut. While in the gut it can ferment, cause gas, wind and stomach bloating to name but a few! After I cut out fibre and sugar I saw the results within days.
Cutting out fibre and sugar are not as easy as you think. You would be surprised the amount of foods that they are in - especially sugar. It is hidden everywhere. High sugar fruits are the best thing to eliminate because of their fibre and sugar content - that may surprise you but its true.
As I have previously mentioned, I was a sufferer of IBS for many years and it wasn't until my wedding that I decided to go on a diet. I took on the Atkins diet. As you know low carb diets are (as a rule) low in sugar and fibre. I ate mainly green veg and had three meals a day and within 2 days my IBS had practically cleared up. Obviously there are a lot of other things that you need to implement such as water intake and a decent diet plan but this problem can be easily resolved.
A few articles that have been written which relate to this can be found below:
- Causes of a Bloated Stomach After Eating
- Why a Low Carb Diet Can Cure You Gurgling Stomach
- Goodbye IBS
I hope that you get as many benefits from a change in diet as I did.
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