There is no need to avoid spicy food if you have IBS as most spices, including turmeric, ginger, mint, cumin, coriander, are soothing to the sensitive gut. Even pepper is not a problem. The only spice that can possibly make the symptoms of IBS worse is chilli, but that also depends on how frequently it is consumed.
Most spices and herbs are low FODMAP and should not cause IBS symptoms, however certain spices such as chilli contain a chemical known as capsaicin. Capsaicin is responsible for the heat in chilli which can aggravate IBS symptoms.
The usual offenders include ketchup, pickle relish, chutney, and barbecue sauce. You may be able to tolerate small amounts of some of these foods; work with your RD to determine which and in what amounts are safe for you.
It is possible to enjoy a curry if you are following a low FODMAP diet or if you suffer from IBS. The good news is that most common curry spices are low FODMAP meaning that you you don't have to eliminate curry from your diet if you are looking for low FODMAP meals.
According to both Monash University and FODMAP Friendly, cherry tomatoes are low FODMAP and you can safely enjoy them 45g (3 tomato) serves (1 4). Just keep an eye on portion sizes as they do contain moderate amounts of fructans in 60g serves (1).
Choose easier-to-digest proteins, such as eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, extra-firm tofu, and plain lactose-free greek yogurt. Lower-fat cooking methods, such as baking, roasting, steaming, boiling, and sautéing, can also help you avoid uncomfortable symptoms.
Curcumin and turmeric extract medications improve IBS symptoms, particularly abdominal pain and life quality. This evidence also demonstrated that turmeric alone or combined with other healthy and herbal products might be an effective treatment for relieving IBS-associated symptoms.
Realizing that garlic and onion give you IBS symptoms can be devastating. After all, they're in almost every savory dish, and they take meals from “blah” to delectable. Turning to garlic powder and onion powder won't help either. In fact, these might actually be worse because they're more concentrated.
Although butter does not contain enough lactose to be classed as high FODMAP, it may still trigger your IBS symptoms. 100g of butter contains 81g of fat, making it a high-fat product. Some people find that high fat foods can trigger their IBS symptoms (5, 6).
Refined sugar, fructose and the sugar substitute sorbitol are all common triggers. Chocolate is also a common trigger. Besides avoiding these foods, you should also avoid overeating, drink plenty of water and try eating lots of soluble fiber.
Insoluble fiber may make IBS symptoms worse.
Nuts. Beans. Vegetables like cauliflower, green beans, and potatoes.
Cruciferous Vegetables
This can contribute to bloating, abdominal pain, and gas. Cruciferous vegetables to avoid when you have IBS include: Broccoli. Cauliflower.
Avocados contain FODMAPs that can trigger IBS symptoms and may be high, moderate, or low in FODMAPs depending on how much you eat. In terms of portion sizes, 1/8 of an avocado is considered low-FODMAP and should be safe to eat if you have IBS. Some people may be able to tolerate more.
Olive oil is also effective in treating other digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a condition that causes abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. Research has shown that olive oil can help to reduce the symptoms of IBS by decreasing inflammation in the gut.
Previous studies have shown that ginger effectively treats gastrointestinal symptoms, has antiemetic as well as pain relieving effects, and is one of the most widely used herbal medicines by IBS patients1, 2, 4–7. These observations suggest a role of ginger in the treatment of IBS.
Try slowly increasing the amount of fiber in your diet over a period of weeks with foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and beans. A fiber supplement might cause less gas and bloating than fiber-rich foods. Avoid problem foods. Eliminate foods that trigger your symptoms.
Fermented products are thought to be good news for digestive issues, and apple cider vinegar is becoming increasingly popular in treating IBS symptoms. Mix drops of apple cider vinegar with water and honey (it's too harsh to take on its own!) or add a few drops to your herbal tea or fruit juice.
They conclude that three Western herbal medicines might offer therapeutic benefits for IBS symptoms: peppermint oil, aloe vera, and asafoetida. Many other herbal medicines have potential benefits, and while one product studied had several negative side effects, the rest of them were generally safe.
In people with constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C), treatment options include a high-fiber diet, bowel retraining, gut-directed psychotherapy, and pharmaceutical drugs like Trulance and Linzess.