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I follow the EFI diet and recently added some restrictions of FODMAP's. This included just about every fruit and vegetable regardless of its EFI (soluble vs. insoluble fiber) status. This didn't result in any groundbreaking improvements but I guess one just gets accustomed to what and how they eat if you do it for any length of time. But I just came across the following
http://ibs.about.com/od/diarrhea/tp/DiarrheaFoodsAvoid.htm with this excerpt being of particular interest...

...Bananas are bland and easily digested, bananas are a good choice to settle an upset digestive system. The high level of potassium in bananas helps to replace electrolytes that may be lost by severe bouts of diarrhea. Bananas are also rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that helps to absorb liquid in the intestines and thus move stool along smoothly. Bananas also contain a good amount of inulin, another soluble fiber. Inulin is a prebiotic - a substance that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in the intestinal system.

Just wondering if you (anyone) would agree with this? And what about yogurt? From this page as well...

...It is generally recommended that dairy products should be avoided during acute diarrhea episodes. Yogurt is a major exception to this rule. Look for yogurt that contains live or active cultures, or more specifically Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum. These active cultures are probiotics and they appear to help to establish a healthier balance of bacteria in the digestive tract.

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IBS-D. Or so a doctor says.

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