The missing puzzle piece?
I was tossing up just having a giant question mark opening this post, as that’s kinda how I’m feeling right now! As many of you know, I’ve been following the hypoallergenic diet to put my chronic IBS to rest, with much success. But – yes, there’s definitely a but – the good days are still somewhat sporadic. Being the perfectionist that I am, that’s just not gonna cut it with me. I need consistency, damn it!
So, that’s when I went back over my food diary and looked for more clues (I always thought I’d be a good detective). It looks like it’s as much about when I eat as what I eat. The same green smoothie, with all its raw, insoluble fibre, goes down fine during the day but definitely DOESN’T first thing in the morning. What’s more, it turns out this is pretty common in IBS sufferers. I recently wrote a post about soluble and insoluble fibres and have just ordered a book, Eating for IBS by Heather Van Vorous, to find out more.
In the meantime, I’ll make sure I don’t eat insoluble fibres on an empty stomach and include soluble fibres as a big part of every meal. A few things I don’t agree with this type of diet are the sugar-laden recipes and the overuse of white bread. I’m sure white bread is an easy, grab-on-the-go option but when I have the chance, I’ll be sure to avoid it. And just because we can’t tolerate some items, like dairy, doesn’t mean we should go crazy with refined sugars. I’ll stick to my honey, fruit sauces and maple syrup instead.
So, this might be it! Is it a matter of finding harmony between the hypoallergenic diet mentality (unprocessed, vitamin-rich foods and no refined sugars) and the soluble/insoluble fibre balance? Wish me luck!
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