Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | as a dietetics student WITH IBS...

Fats in moderation are needed, in too small amounts they cause issues with the myelin sheath, and with all other cells in the body- every single cell is surrounded by a liid bylayer membrane! lipid = fat!

On the other hand, fats in excess can trigger IBS.. so finding which ones are your own triggers and avoiding those specific fats can help too...

I avoid dairy, fried foods (unless I'm deep into a C phase, then they are safe)... dark meat of chicken... and too much oil straight without something else. I can handle up to a small handfull of most nuts, etc..

even most of the desserts here at helpforibs aren't fat free...

I do replace butter with coconut oil in almost all recipes that need the solid fat... same with vegetable shortening, I seen to be able to handle the coconut oil better...

A healthy adult needs about 20% of calories from fat. Fat is 9 calories per gram. ANY other type of protein/carb, etc is 4 calories per gram.. so figure about 8-10% BY WEIGHT of what you eat should be fat.. this should be averaged over a 3-4 day period...

Amie

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Dietetics Student (anticipating RD exam in Aug 2010)
IBS - A
Dairy Allergic
Fructose and MSG intollerant

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