5. Avoid Bad Fats
Consuming large amounts of high-fat foods isn’t a good idea for people suffering from IBS. Foods high in saturated and trans-saturated fats are typically low in fiber, exacerbating symptoms in IBS patients. The digestive system struggles to absorb high-fat meals, resulting in bouts of diarrhea and or constipation.
Eating bad fats, such as polyunsaturated fat and trans-saturated fatty acids, affects the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio in your body. As a result, your digestive system loses immune efficiency and your disease resistance drops. This drop-in immune function allows for a bacterial infection to take hold in the gut.
Once again, inflammation is to blame for these adverse gastrointestinal reactions. Trans-saturated fats inflame the intestinal wall, leading to the manifestation of IBS symptoms. Fast food and sugary treats contain significant quantities of unhealthy fats and very little nutritional value. Eliminate these products from your diet and replace them with healthy fat sources instead.