Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | My system re: gas free fruit and vegies

Hey Taylahmai, Sorry to read that your gas and bloating aren't getting any better. I feel that I am SLOWLY managing to figure out how my system works (although I will admit to being surprised many times at how inconsistent things are at times due to stress, period, etc).

Veggies:
yes: steamed broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes, fennel, carrots (even raw), eggplant, zucchini
nono: cucumber, onion, too much garlic, cauliflower, salad leaves

Fruits:
yes: most dried fruits (for ex I eat dried papaya after lunch because i've read that papaya is good for the digestion - probably in my head, but works for me), dried apricots, apples, a prune now and then
nono: raw fruit (although I have just peeled and eaten an apple as we speak - feeling it a bit, but hoping that I will be pleasantly surprised!)

I have pulled down my consumption of nuts (I LOVE NUTS) because I always get gas and bloat from too many. I have found dry-roated nuts and my new favorite snack is a mixture of soy nuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Have it in the afternoon and I am ok.

Another tip: I saw in one of Heather's newsletters a link to a yoga magazine which dealt with eating to facilitate digestion. Check out heart of nourishment . Hal� Sofia Schatz says that different enzymes are needed for digesting different food classes (main variation: protein vs. grains). I have started following her set-up and (maybe in my head again) I feel that my tummy is struggling less. I think it's worth a try!

I hope this can be a start on your search for your own way. Don't hesitate to ask me questions if you think I can help you more. Fight the bloat!

Love, mary

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