'Good Bacteria' V's not eating Dairy...
#222195 - 10/31/05 02:19 AM
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Im in Asia for 3 months, I don't get to a western country until February 2006. I have had my first IBS attack for a long time, and have only just discovered this amazing website!
The problem is that I can't get any of the supplements, ie. soluble fibre, IBS friendly vitamin supplements, tummy tea etc.
Ive found ginger here, which I am using to make teas, but the only way I can see to get the 'Good Bacteria' necessary is through the dairy based drink that is available here - Yakult.
Does the benefits of taking Yakult outweigh the negative effect of one small dairy drink a day? Or is it a case of trial and error?
Any help of advice appreciated!
Bella 
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Just to add, Im IBS-C, and haven't gone for days and have been quite bloated, which did lessen when I stopped eating soy!
The only laxative I have with me is Senna based, which I am going to try. My options are limited!
Also I have to eat at out all the time, so getting pureed veggies is quite difficult.
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No, do not start drinking Yakult. I'd be suprised if you can't get probiotics anywhere. But if you can't, how about ordering SFS and other supplements over the net?
You need to introduce soy gradually as the body has to become accustomed to producing the enzyme needed to digest it. So maybe cut back for now and then increase your intake?
Also, veggies do have to be pureed. Cooking and finely chopping also helps minimise the effect of IF. And remember to always eat SF first.
Laxatives are NOT good for IBS. Try upping your IF intake with more safe veggies instead. And drink plenty of water.
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Quote:
Also, veggies do have to be pureed
Did you mean this? Or did you mean they don't have to be pureed? Do you puree all your veggies...like peas, zucchini, etc?
Thanks
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...as cooking and finely chopping are good too for most veggies/most people.
Can't say for sure but I *don't* think Linz purees everything.
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Personally, I'd say that staying away from dairy far outweighs using probiotics (either in pills or those that you might get from dairy)... for me (and most I think) dairy is such a huge trigger, and probiotics don't work for everyone either. I just think that there's more BAD stuff (for IBS) in dairy products than good stuff (like healthy bacteria), and I wouldn't risk it. HTH, and good luck with keeping your IBS under control while you are traveling!
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I'm all fibro-fogged...or is it the wine? 
I meant DON'T! I don't puree anything except smoothies now! 
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