I think there are a lot of the old "food rules" that we have to let go of when following the IBS eating plan as laid out here. Many of the things we've always been taught, many people with IBS just can't tolerate:
You must eat your veggies raw because that's better for you.
Never cut the skins off, that's where the vitamins are.
You've got to eat a zillion servings of veggies each day or you won't be healthy.
White bread is straight from the pit of hell and only whole wheat breads should ever come near your lips.
And on and on we go. Honestly, if something works for me, I do it...if it doesn't work for me, I don't do it. Period. I mean, if the "experts" say that we must eat our veggies raw, but raw veggies cause stomach upset, then why continue eating raw veggies? Because them's the rules. Oh well, I've never been one to follow the "rules" anyway. 
So try eating just plain white rice, no veggies in it, for a week and see how that helps your gut. I know I eat plain white rice at least a couple times a week and it helps me a lot. If you find that you just don't like the taste, try a little brown sugar on it...that's how I've always eaten it. In fact, when I started this eating plan, I cut out veggies altogether for a while and I noticed a difference almost immediately. If you're concerned that you aren't getting proper nutrients, you can always take a vitamin supplement...here is a link to a great article on those and what to look for in a supplement.
Good luck! 
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