Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Safe or "Dangerous"?

To add to the excellent information provided by the others, I do not recommend eating any prepared foods unless you know for a fact they are safe for you. For example, Marshmellows are a "prepared food" so there will be an element of risk in trying it. It is always better for you to prepare your own foods so you can have full control over "safe" ingredients for yourself.

In terms of apple sauce, I recommend making your own or buying a brand (preferably organic) that contains no additives. Usually babyfood apple sauce is okay.

The bottom line is you need to read the ingredients for everything! Once you acquaint yourself with Heather's diet rules, you will be better able to pick out ingredients that could cause you discomfort.

In terms of bagels, I highly recommend buying them at a high quality Jewish bakery. Make sure the bagels you purchase are "parve." As long as they are parve, they will not contain any milk products. However, you should still ask the bakery what the other ingredients are in the bagels to ensure there isn't something else in them that could bother you.

Belinda

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