3. Go Gluten-Free
Did your stomach feel like it was going to explode the last time you ate a pizza? Do you double over in pain after eating bread? Consuming grains exacerbates the symptoms of IBS. Wheat, barley, and rye are examples of grains containing gluten proteins. Gluten isn’t a problem for most of the population, but it’s of tremendous concern for anyone suffering from IBS.
Gluten attacks the intestinal wall, increasing inflammation in the gut. It causes changes in your gut biome, the trillions of living bacteria in your gut that assimilate the nutrition from the food you eat. In this inflamed state, your digestive system begins to cramp, and you may experience diarrhea or severe constipation as a result of eating a bowl of pasta or a few slices of bread.
Going gluten-free is the best option for anyone suffering from IBS. Review your diet and throw out any grains containing gluten.