Diet Chart For IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome

It is a gastrointestinal disorder that results in diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating in severe cases, mucus is also found in the stool. Intake of dairy products, chocolate, citrus food, or alcohol can worsen the symptoms leading to severe constipation and diarrhea. Stress also serves as a major symptom of IBS. So, by managing our lifestyle and diet, we can control the symptoms more easily. A high-fiber diet is helpful in adding bulk to the stools and
promoting normal bowel motility. Avoid overuse of laxatives, antibiotics, caffeine, and fat-rich foods as it disrupts the normal functioning of the digestive system.

AVOID	ALLOWED TO TAKE
Non-Vegetarian, Spicy, Junk, Packed, Baked & Processed Food, Dairy Products, Soft drinks, Tea, Coffee, Ice Cream, Nuts, White Flour and its Products, White bread, Oats, Sauces, Corn Flakes, etc.	Egg white – limited qty. Water – Controlled amt. Coconut Water Pumpkin Juice Cow Ghee Rice Khichdi, Pulao Wheat and Corn – only if suits Millet Flour (Foxtail, Kodo, Browntop) Soaked Almonds – 5-10 per day Tragacanth gum Barley water – Early Morning

FRUITS	FRUITS
All Citrus Fruits, Fruits with Seeds, Apricot, Berries, Kiwi	Pomegranate Juice – 50ml twice daily, Cooked Apples, Banana, Pear, Ripe Papaya, Peaches

VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Cruciferous Vegetables (like Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli), Garlic, Tomatoes, Brinjal, Spinach, Lady Finger / Okra, Mushroom, French Beans, Fenugreek Leaves, Peas, Radish	Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd, Round Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd / Zucchini, Carrots, Winter Squash, Broccoli, Turnip, Boiled Potatoes, Ginger- in moderation

PULSES	PULSES
Chickpeas, Kidney Beans, Black Gram	Green Gram, Orange Lentils, Yellow Lentils, Pigeon Peas

SPICES	SPICES
Green & Red Chillies, Excessive Salt	Fennel, Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Thyme Leaves, Dried Fenugreek Leaves, Mint Leaves, Asafoetida, Rock Salt Note – All in less quantity.

IMPORTANT TIPS

Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
As per Ayurveda, all diseases are caused due to imbalance of the tridoshas. IBS is due to an imbalance of Pitta Dosha, so it is better to avoid taking Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavan), and Pungent.
(Katu) Tastes and Sweet (Madhur), Bitter (Tikta), and Astringent (Kashaya) Tastes can be consumed in moderation.
As a General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.