I am still new to Heather's EFI diet and am in the process of a diagnosis (most likely IBS-C); however, I have noticed that I tend to react negatively (gas, bloat, distention, pain/cramps, fatigue) to the following foods: prunes, apples, inulin (fibre supplement mixes, protein bars), sorbitol (Benefiber tablets), wheat (i.e. 32 mini pretzels, 1 bun), bran (Quaker Corn Bran Squares, Kellogg's All-Bran), nuts, seeds, and coffee. Fortunately, I'm safe with oatmeal.
Yesterday I tried eating a raw, peeled, apple cut into quarters and began to bloat after eating more than one quarter. Today, I tried consuming 2 tablespoons of no nameŽ unpasteurized honey on an empty stomach with no problems. So 50 minutes later I consumed a small packet of Heinz applesauce and immediately began to bloat.
According to the EFI diet, I should be fine with white wheat and applesauce as both are listed as soluble fibres. However, I'm also aware both contain fructose (and fructans) which made me wonder if it was a matter of fructose malabsorption. Hence the experiment with honey (high fructose to glucose ratio and no insoluble fibre). Did I consume enough honey to (dis)prove fructose malabsorption? If so, why am I reacting to wheat and applesauce?
HEINZ APPLE PEAR CINNAMON:
Ingredients: Apple puree, Pears, Water, Cinnamon (High monounsaturated sunflower seed oil), Lemon juice concentrate, Ascorbic acid (to maintain colour).
Nutritional Information (Per 1 pouch/128 mL): Calories 100, Fat 0.4 g, Sodium 4 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fibre 3 g, Sugars 19 g, Protein 0.5 g, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 100%, Calcium 2%, and Iron 25%.
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IBS or Fructose Malabsorption or ?
