It's great to find this site. Sorry for the novice question, but I'm confused about a basic premise. There is a list here called "Soluble Fiber Foods ~ the Basis of the IBS Diet." And the paragraph that precedes it says that "the grain and cereal foods at the top of this list make the safest, easiest, and most versatile soluble fiber foundations for your meals and snacks.[1]"
What I'm unclear about, is that according to the labels, many of these items have no fiber, or 1 gram - for instance:
Rice, pasta and noodles, fresh white breads such as French or sourdough, rice cereals, mushrooms, bananas, applesauce etc.
And in the "when you can't eat anything" section (right now for me!), similarly, foods are listed like pretzels, saltines, white breads, etc.
I'm sure I'm missing something, and would appreciate your help.
(I have had IBS for quite some time, though have had it largely under control for a couple years through diet - a more Mediterranean style diet a la South Beach Diet. But I got sick a few weeks ago and have been miserable ever since. Plus I had been pushing the envelope, eating things I should never - ever - touch.)
Thanks.
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