Many people find that their IBS is more predominant in one kind of symptom than the others, if this is the case you may find it useful to use the mealplan as a guide to follow for two weeks and monitor your symptoms during this time to see if they improve. Of course you can alter and vary the mealplans to suit your tastes or they are merely a guide to show the types of foods which may suit you best.
IBS meal plan for constipation
IBS meal plan for constipation
IBS meal plan for constipation
IBS meal plan for constipation
BreakfastGlass prune juice
Bowl porridge made with semi-skimmed, oat or soya milk
Slice of brown or granary toast with jam/honey/marmalade
Drink
SnackBanana
Drink
LunchBowl 3-bean or lentil soup with large chunk granary bread
Piece of fruit
Small bag peanuts and raisins
Drink
SnackPiece of fruit
Pot of yogurt
Drink
Evening mealChicken casserole served with brown rice
2-3 servings of green vegetables and root vegetables
Drink
Tips:
Have at least 8-10 cups of fluid— experiment with fruit and herbal teas—fennel, ginger and peppermint are renowned for easing digestive upsets.
Add pulses, lentils and pearl barley to casseroles, soups and salads to boost their soluble fibre content
IBS mealplan for diarrhoea
BreakfastGlass apple juice
Bowl cornflakes/rice krispies with semi-skimmed or soya milk
Slice of white toast with jam/honey/marmalade
Drink
Snack
Apple
Drink
LunchPasta salad with chicken, tuna or cheese
Drink
SnackPiece of fruit
Pot of yogurt
Drink
Evening mealSteamed or grilled salmon fillet with couscous
2 servings of root vegetables
Drink
Tips:
Have at least 8 cups of fluid, more if you suffer frequent or prolong bouts of diarrhoea. use decaffeinated versions of tea and coffee. Experiment with fruit and herbal teas—fennel, ginger and peppermint are renowned for easing digestive upsets. Avoid foods and drinks containing the artificial sweetener sorbitol.
IBS mealplan for bloating
BreakfastProbiotic mini-drink
Bowl of wholegrain cereal with semi-skimmed or soya milk. Top with sliced fruit or dried fruit
Slice wholegrain or granary toast with jam/honey/marmalade
Drink
SnackPiece of fruit
Drink
LunchMeat, fish, egg or vegetarian sandwich on granary bread
Piece of fruit
Probiotic yogurt
SnackCereal bar
Evening mealGrilled pork chop with honey and mustard glaze
Mashed potato—add a little wholegrain mustard if liked
2 servings of root vegetables
Tips:Avoid fizzy drinks—including sparkling water
Green leafy vegetables, onion, garlic, beans, lentils and other pulses are renowned gassy foods and best avoided
IBS mealplan for urgency
BreakfastGlass cranberry juice
Bowl cornflakes/rice krispies with semi-skimmed or soya milk
Slice of white toast with jam/honey/marmalade
Drink
SnackMelon chunks
Drink
LunchJacket potato (leave the skin) with tuna, prawns or cheese
Drink
SnackApple or pear
Pot of yogurt
Drink
Evening mealPoached white fish with buttered new potatoes
2 servings of root vegetables
Drink
Tips:Have at least 8 cups of fluid. If you cannot give up tea and coffee use decaffeinated versions. Experiment with fruit and herbal teas—fennel, ginger and peppermint are renowned for easing digestive upsets. Avoid foods and drinks containing the artificial sweetener sorbitol.
IBS mealplan for incomplete evacuation
BreakfastBowl porridge made with semi-skimmed, oat or soya milk top with chopped prunes, dates or other dried fruit
Slice of brown or granary toast with jam/honey/marmalade
Drink
SnackBanana
Drink
LunchBowl 3-bean or lentil soup with large chunk granary bread
Piece of fruit
Small flapjack or oat-based cereal bar
Drink
Snack2 tbsp dried fruit
Pot of yogurt
Drink
Evening mealChicken and pasta bake
Large side salad including a selection of different coloured salad vegetables
Drink
Tips:Taking regular exercise is particularly important in trying to stimulate regular contractions of the intestines
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