As I posted above, even Heather says IF is necessary and can be eaten in a safe way with practice and know-how. The problem with IF is that many people get completely scared away from it because other people can handle so little. So if someone D like Syl says he can't eat this or that because he is so sensitive to IF, someone with C who needs more IF will think they also can't eat any IF. And there tends to be an unfounded fear of IF like it is forbidden completely.
The Break the Cycle diet is only supposed to be temporary because it is unhealthy and not necessary.
-------------------- IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!