Be careful of insoluble fiber .......
09/28/12 04:37 AM
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Be careful about the amount of insoluble fiber in you diet. Heather has an excellent discussion about the problems of insoluble fiber on this web page  She says "Insoluble fiber, like fat, is a very powerful GI tract stimulant, and for those of us with Irritable Bowel Syndrome this can spell big trouble. "
There is clinical research evidence to support the notion that insoluble fiber found in seeds, nuts, fruits and veggies and the bran of grains can exacerbate IBS symptoms. The article in the references below reviewed the state of our knowledge about the role of fiber in IBS diets concluded "In some cases, insoluble fibres may worsen the clinical outcome."
If you eat peeled fruits and peeled cooked veggies it is virtually impossible to remove all insoluble fiber as the cells walls in these plant foods are composed of insoluble fiber. 
Reference
Bijkerk, C. J., Muris, J. W. M., Knottnerus, J. A., Hoes, A. W., & De Wit, N. J. (2004). Systematic review: the role of different types of fibre in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 19(3), 245-251.
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