Hungry all the time--
#305512 - 04/20/07 09:22 AM
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Calli66
Reged: 04/11/07
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Loc: New Mexico USA
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Since learning about IBS, I've given up all dairy (used to eat mozzarela), whole wheat, and most fats (except for a couple of tsp of olive oil per day). Now I'm eating lots of brown rice, a bit of tofu, small amounts of soymilk, pasta, some white chicken, and cooked vegetables in soup, etc., but I REALLY get hungry between meals. Why is that?
Is it the less fat, or less protein, or what? Anybody else experienced this? what can I eat that will "last longer?"
Also, I read in somebody's post that Salt is an IBS trigger. Why is that? I think I eat too much salt--I sort of crave it. I don't use table salt, but put tamari soy sauce on things--and I eat Miso soup (salty) pretty often, too.
Thanks,
C
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Most people find themselves a lot more hungry than usual when they start this diet. You need to eat more often. Many people eat six or seven times a day - smaller meals - myself included. White rice is easier to digest than brown rice. And I've never heard of salt being a trigger, though I wouldn't be surprised to hear that it causes problems for some because of how inconsistent IBS is and how it effects everyone differently. If you are concerned about your salt intake, you can speak with your doc or with a nutritionist and see what they have to say.
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You might also try to increase your protein.
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The change in diet has probably caused your body to wonder what's happening. Give it time and your hunger should match what and when you eat better. I also found that adding more soluable fiber made me feel fuller longer. Try eating things like millet (my daughter says it takes like wheat thins), quinoa, grits aka polenta (ground corn). Lots of good nutrition. Heather's recipe for Will's Dreamy Lemon Rice Pudding is a real stick to your ribs recipe, like oatmeal. I've used white and brown medium grain rice. It cooks differently but turns out the same. I flavor it with cinnamon and brown sugar or maple sugar. I eat it for breakfast, snack or dessert. Lentil and bean soups, hummus are all very heavy and filling. All of these can be made ahead, put in containers and frozen for when you want them.
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The first day my husband tried this he called me saying, "Get on the boards and find me something to eat!!!!"
Many folks eat 2 1/2 meals a day (that half being the coffee and pastry). One of the hard things that you will have to train yourself to do is realize that is ok to eat more meals through out the day. It is actually BETTER for you to snack through out the day. Check out the snack page
Red meat is very filling. So is fat. (even the lean meats are marbled with fat) Just my thoughts, but I think it takes longer to digest all the gunk that is in these sort of meals so you feel full longer.
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Catnut-thanks for the suggestions.
I started eating more often, but I'm still getting hungry. Not that I worry about it too much. And I've "craving" something--I don't know what. I'm not used to eating sweets like puddings so often and they don't seem to satisfy the "craving" feeling.
I just tried adding rice protein powder to my rice cream for breakfast--maybe I need more protein. We'll see if it sticks to my ribs longer.
C
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Plan to eat SMALL meals - breakfast, mid morn, noon, mid aft, supper (still keep it small) and bedtime. Aim for 1 soluble fibre, and one other thing. Keep in mind, protein is great to help you feel full. Then, also try a SF with a cup of applesauce, or a banana and a few nuts (chew well), white bread and a small tsp peanut butter, ....
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the key to longevity and health is small simple meals only 3 times a day - i read overworking your digestion is bad for you
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Most nutritionists I've spoken to have said to eat 5-6 meals per day. You have your main 3 - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Then the 2 or 3 inbetween are more like snacks. It really helps to keep your blood sugar from spiking, and it prevents you from being sluggish in the afternoons.
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Speaking only for myself here, but if ate only three meals a day with the diet I have, I'd be one super grouchy monster because I'm hungry two hours after I eat. If I'm up for a 16 hour day, I'm eating eight times. Small meals, easy to digest. Nothing keeps me from feeling hungry for more than 2-3 hours.
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That's exactly where I'm at--eating every 2-3 hours. It's weird for me, 'cause I used to eat breakfast 7 AM and then nothing until 2-3 PM. I'm kind of getting used to it. Seems like I eat, and then I realize I'm hungry again, and "What? I just ate!"
C
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For me it's a small price to pay to not have to plan my life around bathrooms. 
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I'd add more protein to your diet. Sliced turkey or chicken is easy for a sandwich or a snack. I found that with the low fat diet I had been on, long before IBS was known, that I was having issues and it was a lack of protein. Just keep to lean meats. Too much fat will set off an attack as it's very very hard to digest.
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Catnut IBS-C for many years, finally diagnosed in 2005. Wheat and dairy sensative.
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Yeah, I was thinking along those lines--that I'm missing protein and fat. I've been eating some chicken, but that adds to C. I never used to eat much meat before; I don't like it too much--used to eat Mozzarela and Cheddar and nuts (almonds) everyday!
Today I bought some "Eggology" egg-whites at the HFS--supposed to be high in protein. I just made a strawberry-banana-rice dream-eggwhite smoothie. Do you find that egg-whites satisfy your protein needs? or does meat do a better job?
C
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More frequent smaller meals keep your energy up and your sugar levels stable. Furthermore, if you eat in small portions, your body is more likely to burn it off as energy as opposed to storing it as fat. Two different schools of thought. I know, it's confusing! There are so many different theories out there. The simple fact is, for IBS, that eating too much can definitely hurt your IBS. I know when I overeat I am just BEGGING for an attack.
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I think egg whites help but I do find myself wanting more after eating the Dreamy Rice Pudding. I've always eaten eggs and never noticed any issues from the yolk so I still eat them, just not every day. I eat meat/fish but find pork and beef to be harder to digest. Ground beef once in a while is good. I just can't eat it too often. I don't eat any wheat at all and rice is not as filling. I do eat sliced lunch meat but stick to chicken or turkey. A little fat is fine but too much and IBS will get you. I've been trying to fill in with Tofu but can't seem to stomach it very well. I made a smoothy with it and my stomach was rolling. Too much fat??? I haven't figured it out yet. I do eat nuts and don't find them to be an issue. Veggie cheese isn't bad and goes well with rice crackers for a snack that is filling. Find your protein where ever you can, just keep it low fat. Like everything else small quantities are the key. Some things I can eat in small amounts but it will do me in in large. 
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