Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: frustrated and want a big crunchy salad

Methinks that someone needs to explore some new recipes!

IF can be fun. Read Heather's book and you will see how much fun she has devising safe/nutritious recipes. Most veggie dishes can be adapted and made IBS-friendly. Eating veggies need not be boring. Eating veggies/fruits is fun and not terrifying.

Learn which produce items agree with you best. There is a world full of cuisines with aromas and ingredients to inspire you.

Raw salads are not my best friend--I do not eat them anymore. However, my diet is very colourful and when I get in a food rut or bored I try something new or try something old in a new way. I think, my advice to you would be to do a little recipe surfing, to expand your spice repertoire. Do you have a food processor? It's a time saver as well as a tool for making heavenly soups and sauces. (I'm a big kitchen gadget freak, I admit) Make a new dip. Try a stir-fry or a curry or a risotto. Bake something divine. Make time to shop and cook. Invite friends/family.

Honestly...eating well for IBS is NEVER boring and my health does not suffer one iota.

If you're craving texture (i.e. crunch) in your foods, try roasting or baking or grilling veggies and fruit. The natural sweetness of the veggies/fruit carmelizes so beautifully.

Kate, IBS-D.

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