Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Great GI recommended snack for constipation

Hi all. I saw a new (3rd GI) a couple of weeks ago. One of the things she suggested was that I start to eat a handful of dates, figs, raisins, 1/2 cup daily of Fiber One (General Mills) cereal, and 8 8 oz. glasses of water a day. Of course, if you drink tea or coffe, you can also count that as water. A 1/2 cup of Fiber One equals 12 grams of fiber. Since I've been doing this, it's keeping me regular more often without any struggles or feelings of constipation. I hate figs and dates but like she said, it's better than medicine and I'm actually getting used to it. Xanax has a tendancy to slow down the digestive tract. I started using the above and making a Trail Mix out of it and it's pretty good that way and easier to eat. I incorporated a small handfull of M&M's and slivered almonds and it turns out to be a whole meal. That's what I eat for breakfast and it's very nutritious.

I have been working out since January but this added diet plan has helped me continued to show signs of losing weight. It's a great way to get fruit and fiber into your diet and it's also high in Potassium.

Just thought I would throw that in for any IBS'ers who suffer primarily with "C" like I do. I found the figs and dates in the produce section of the store that are in zip lock bags. I cut and slice them before putting them into the cereal.

I hope some of you might find this helpful. She said that if I eat like this, I won't have to rely on supplemental fiber.

Heidi

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