Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Subway tuna sandwiches aren't safe!

The reality is everything in that subway sandwich could be troublesome for IBS people! Obviously lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise could be a problem. So could the bread depending on the ingredients.

If that isn't enough food for thought, then here's some more:

- The tunafish could contain ingredients that might not be good if you have IBS. Most canned tuna that I've seen on U.S. shelves contains milk and broth products. When I'm visiting the U.S., I have to go to a health food store to get a can of tuna that contains no milk or broth products.

- I doubt any of Subway's sandwich ingredients are organic. IBS people need to eat organic in order to reduce symptoms.

- One person on this message string mentioned turkey cold cuts. It's a fallacy to think turkey cold cuts are IBS safe. Regular cold cuts contain a horrific list of additives and preservatives, and could easily make an IBS person ill.

Sadly but truly, the safest thing is to always bring your own lunch to work. I have to set aside every Sunday afternoon to prepare my dinner meals in advance for the week and I have to get up early every weekday to prepare my lunch. This is the miserable reality of any person, who juggles a busy career and IBS.

On the bright side, there are usually no unpleasant surprises.

I hope by the time you read this you are no longer under the subway, but feeling better!

Belinda

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