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I posted on here about the Jessica Seinfeld book she has out for kids and puree veggies into everything she cooks. No one replied so glad to see this post. My question is I'm IBS-C and I react to broc. and caulflower steamed, even green beans can kill me even though I do the mix of soluable and insoluable fiber Heather talks about, so my long winded question is, are veggies easier on us IBS-C puree'd? Not as gassy and bloating? If so this all sounds so much more promising for me. I have those invisalines in my mouth right now which are invisable braces and I really need softer things to bring with me when I'm out and about. If it's easy on the tummy I'll get a small food processor this weekend. Thanks! I printed out your suggestions and web site.

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Hi, Lainey! I hope you don't mind me answering you. I'm IBS-C also. Very, very rarely I'll get a D attack. But mostly I'm bloating, pain, gas, and well, C of course.

Pureed veggies and fruits have been an irregular part of my diet. I don't always eat them and I don't always eat them with SF. Sometimes I won't eat them if I can't eat them with SF. I find to help with bloating and gas, taking Beano (as directed on the bottle) before eating any types of veggies or other troubling food helps a lot. If I don't get a chance to take the Beano, generic extra-strength Gas-X sometimes works. I will admit, that I'm not always gas-free, even with these things, but if I eat it with or after SF, drink lots of water, and pay attention to the portions I eat, I can avoid gas problems or at least minimalize them greatly.

I love adding applesauce to baked goods, and I'm getting more confident about replacing large amounts of butter or oil with applesauce and having the end result turn out great. I've also heard of incorporating pureed veggies and/or fruits into sauces, baked goods, and meat dishes. I don't see why it can be bad, but everyone has different tolerances.

Maybe try it like once a week? And if you know that brocolli and green beans cause you problems, don't bother to puree them, or you can try to and try a small amount to test how you react.

Anyway, I know it's frustrating when people miss your questions. This is a huge forum, it's easy to overlook stuff sometimes. I never have time to read everything, and haev to pick and choose, and hope I can maybe catch up later.

HTH and take care and good luck!

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XOXO from lil' ol' me. (IBS-C, mood disorders, etc., etc.)

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