Reged: 09/05/09
Posts: 581
Loc: Northern California
For me it's not so much about what foods I eat, though I restrict myself to small meals with the IBS diet in mind always. For me, it's more about eating in a relaxed state. I often play some soft instrumental background music that I find relaxing and not necessarily just when I'm eating.
As for gas and bloating, I find Heather's peppermint capsules the very best for alleviating the tendency to bloat and have gas. I suggest that you give these a try. I think you will find yourself very amazed at the difference in the way you feel if you take them as suggested and faithfully every day.
Do you have either/both of Heather's books? If not, then you would do well to buy them. There is a wealth of information in these that will help you learn how to eat for IBS safely.
Sometimes what other people can eat would not necessarily be helpful to another, as each person is so very different in what they can tolerate that another person might not be able to tolerate. Everyone's body is different and there are many contributing factors that vary from person to person.