Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: How does OLIVE oil effect IBS?

Heather says "Though it makes no difference to your gastrocolic reflex if you're eating lard or extra-virgin olive oil, it will make quite a difference to your heart and your health in general. Your body needs healthy fats in order to function. Keep your fat intake to 20% - 25% of your total calories, and make your fats count. They should be monounsaturated and contain essential fatty acids, so choose fat sources such as olive oil, canola oil, avocados, finely ground nuts, fatty fish, flax oil, etc. Because all fats, even heart-healthy choices, are still potential IBS triggers, please follow the Irritable Bowel Syndrome dietary guidelines detailed in How to Eat for IBS."

Personally I find saturated oils like coconut and palm oil to be more problematic than monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils like olive, canola and sunflower oil. I only use olive oil.

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