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I was recently diagnosed with IBS-C and am very confused about some things. I have both of Heather's books, but I still have some questions!
I really appreciate everyone's help

1. I was tested negative for Celiac, so I am assuming I don't have a problem with gluten. I understand that Whole wheat bread and Whole grains can be irritating. Does this mean that any bread with the ingredients: Enriched Bleached Flour without HFCS s safe?
>I know Syl has already said High Fructose cornsyrup is not.

2. Is is possible to be okay with Whole Wheat bread, but be irritated by Whole Grain bread?
>Yes, the insoluble part of the fiber

3. Eggs are a trigger food according to Heather, but does this mean that foods with small amounts of egg (at the end of the ingredient list) as an ingredient should also be avoided? Or is only egg cooked as a whole?
>Yolks are very high in fat. I've only allowed it in a small cookie at end of meal, but many companies are now using egg white and canola for instance.

This gluten free bread contains egg as an ingredient, but is it safe to eat?
Water, Brown Rice Flour, Organic Agave Syrup, Tapioca Flour, Whole Grain Sorghum Flour, Xanthan Gum, Cultured Brown Rice Flour, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Eggs, Whole Grain Amaranth, Sea Salt, Yeast, Natural Enzymes
>Your flour has to be white in bread to not trigger spasming at the beginning of a meal on an empty stomach. Oat"meal" hot cereal has enough soluble fiber too, even though whole for instance.

4. Dairy is also trigger food according to Heather, but does that mean Lactose-free foods are safe? or do they have to be Dairy-free?
>Dairy and casein (dairy protein) free
-What about foods low in lactose such as hard cheeses?
>Lots of casein (even though enzymed-not safe) and alot of fat.
-What about foods that contain small amounts of dairy? (such as snack bars or chicken that has been marinated in yogurt)
>Again, stay away from snack bars and I guess you could marinate with soy yogurt if it doesn't bother you.

5. I know Whey protein has dairy in it, but is Whey protein isolate more tolerable?
>It's the protein that can be a problem, even if enzymed

6. Bananas are tolerable, but should they be eaten in small amounts or is having a 2-banana smoothie safe?
>I think it is suggested in the book to have the oatmeal with it, or how about some white toast.

7. I found a vegan protein powder that looks safe. Should this be ok?
Ingredients: Proprietary Protein Blend (Raw Organic Pea Protein, Raw Cranberry Protein, Raw Organic Hemp Seed Protein), Organic Dutch Cacao, Organic Chocolate Extract, Organic Vanilla Extract, Stevia, Natural Cherry Extract, Medium Chain Triglycerides from Coconut, Ancient Sea Salt, Herbal (Tea Leaf) Extract, Natural Fibers (Fenugreek, Konjac), Natural Citrus Extract
>Strictly soy protein or strictly pea protein or strictly rice protein much simpler and added to a milk alternative that is low or no protein. That tea leaf extract is a no-go as well as any added fibers;Add the acacia fiber on this site.

BTW, you may want to stay with milk alternatives that have only up to 30% calcium if you're IBS-C. Too much calcium can constipate.

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