Nutritionist | Zeljka Wedral
Nutritionist For IBS
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) can leave you feeling like you don't want to leave your bed for days on end.
It comes in different forms: diarrhea, constipation.
What people are told us is that IBS can be tracked with a food diary, however, not everyone can get to the bottom of what is causing their IBS when there could be a simple dietary change that needs to be made.
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Symptoms of IBS include abdominal (stomach) pain, change in bowel habits, an urgent need to visit the toilet, bloating and more.
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The causes of IBS are really unknown and can also be genetic, but other factors that may have increased the likelihood of IBS-like symptoms include gastroenteritis, a traumatic/stressful experience and/or long courses of anibiotics.
Can a nutritionist help with IBS?
A qualified & registered nutritionist or dietician can help you ease your IBS symptoms with a nutritional plan. I would work with you to identify what foods may be triggers for your IBS, what habits you have, and then help you implement and execute a plan of action to achieve your goal of having almost no IBS symptoms.
What foods can trigger IBS?
There are foods & drinks that have been known to increase the chances of IBS, although it really is individual and one food/drink may cause no issues for one person, but result in the worst IBS symptoms for someone else. Some common foods & drinks that cause issues include:
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Foods & drinks with alcohol, caffeine, chocolate
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Carbonated/fizzy drinks
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Fried foods
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Large meals
What drinks are good for IBS?
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Herbal teas, such as peppermint tea or chamomile tea
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Ginger drinks
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Dairy-free milk
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Vegetable juices
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Fruit juices