Question for Heather/Stabilization
#1133 - 02/20/03 07:37 AM
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I was wondering exactly how long it should take my body to stabilize after eating a very bland diet of bread and rice, etc. I seems that when I start eating the "good" foods I don't see much improvement. Am I just being much too impatient?
Also as far as fat is concerned, when I am purchasing somthing at the grocery store and reading the labels for fat content, how much is too much, 5, 10 grams of fat?
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Till Heather can respond, what "Good" foods are you talking about and how are you incorporating them? Well cooked veggies? Fruit? What? I would start out with cooked veggies like squash, sweet potatoes, cooked carrots (all very mashable and easier to digest) if you're having trouble. I have a lot of trouble with fruit so I have to be especially cautious with them - cooked is best. How are bananas? Cooked peaches/pears/applesauce? With the fat thing, less is best. All fat is a powerful IBS trigger and if you're really touchy right now, keep it to an absolute minimum. I find I can tolerate 5 - 10 grams of fat in a meal OK but over 15 gives me trouble. I think it's a personal thing - everyone is a little different. Just try to keep it as little as possible. Take care, and hope this helps in the meantime.
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Hi - I'm going to send you to a link on "breaking the cycle" that should give you helpful info on how long this might take. It's at http://www.eatingforibs.com/faq.htm
Best,
Heather
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Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook!
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