Many people suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), but the risk of developing this disease can be reduced by making certain dietary choices. These same options help someone who already has IBS avoid more severe symptoms, in the sense that some foods can help protect against IBS while others put IBS patients at increased risk.
Regular timings
According to Eat This Not That, recent research suggests that what a person eats, when and how they eat it is the factor that can make a difference for IBS. A new study has found that sticking to a regular meal schedule is linked to a lower risk of IBS.
In the study, whose results were published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the researchers compared data and information from nearly 4,600 adults about their eating habits on the one hand, and on the other hand, data on the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and the severity of symptoms.
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It turns out that those who stuck to a consistent eating pattern were less likely to develop IBS. And when some of them developed irritable bowel disorders, the symptoms were less severe.
In this context, dietician Dasha Agoulnik said that adherence to regular eating patterns can help reduce the digestive burden and improve the health and performance of the digestive system.
On the other hand, not sticking to fixed dates for meals has bad effects on the body, including fluctuations in blood sugar, feeling tired, tired and loss of concentration.
“gut-friendly” choices
When it comes to “gut-friendly” food choices, Agulnik recommends focusing on eating plenty of fiber and drinking enough water.
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Gulnik added that 80% of the total person’s intake per day should consist of “unprocessed” foods, compared to 20% for processed foods. She also advised that the number of servings of vegetables should not be less than 4 per day.
When adding more vegetables to the diet to increase fiber intake, one also needs to start drinking more water, or else one will be at risk of constipation, Agunik warned.