Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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14. Many IBS sufferers have found that a carefully chosen nutritious diet advised by our naturo-food therapists Satyendra Singh Goindi and his wife Gurkirpal Kaur Goindi have helped IBS sufferers in restoring their health. 100% success rate has been achieved when patients have strictly adhered to the discipline of the prescribed dietary regime by the Goindis.
IBS AND FOOD FACTORS
15. Fibre– It is an acknowledged fact that fibre in the diet is beneficial for health. Depending on the condition of the patient, a moderately high-fibre diet significantly affects the colon or large intestine, throughout its entire course. Fibre is like a sponge, soaking up moisture to lesson diarrhoea and creating bulk to help with constipation. Eat wholegrain foods and cereals, which are rich in B vitamins and soluble (smooth) fibre and insoluble (rough) fibre. It is the smooth fibre, which is meant for IBS patients according to naturo-food therapists Goindis. These along with brown rice and fibre-rich non-citrus fresh fruits and suitable steamed vegetables are most beneficial for IBS patients. Though high-fibre diet in the beginning keeps the colon mildly distended and may cause some gas or bloating, these symptoms go away in a few days as the body adjusts to the new dietary regime. It is advisable to add the high-fibre foods gradually to the diet to build up tolerance. Caution: You might like to avoid vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower and beans since these are harder to digest and produce gas. Also be careful not to eat too much bran, which can sometimes bother people with IBS.
16. Low-Fat Foods – For IBS low-fat foods are the best option. If you have to use oil, go for the mono-unsaturated variety like mustard, olive, rice-bran, sesame, walnut or almond oil. Cut way down on foods rich in cream, butter and ghee. Also avoid nuts and seeds since they are high in fat and can cause gas. If you drink milk, preferably skimmed, drink it with some food for easy digestion.
17. Fruits and Vegetables- One of the best ways to increase body’s immunity and thereby avoid or fight disease and enhance your health is to include plenty of nutrient/anti-oxidant rich fresh seasonal fruits and raw or steamed vegetables in your diet. For IBS patients particularly beneficial fruits are apples, apricots, blueberries, melons, figs, peaches and prunes. Leafy and green vegetables, cucumber and tomatoes are also helpful. Fruits like pomegranate and banana result into constipation while papaya, mango, grapes and whole oranges (not the juice) are mildly laxative. Organic fruits and vegetables should be consumed if available.
18. Whole Foods- Eat germinated whole grains like chickpeas and moong, unpolished brown rice, whole wheat, homemade bread, flaxseeds, oatmeal and high-fibre cereals.
19. Sprouts- sprouts of germinated grains, seeds and legumes are considered as wonder foods. By a process of natural transformation sprouted foods acquire vastly improved digestibility and nutritional qualities when compared to non-sprouted embryo from which they derive. In the process of sprouting, the vitamins, minerals and protein increase substantially with some decrease in calories and carbohydrate content. Your naturo-food therapist can advise which sprouts will prove beneficial for IBS symptoms.
