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YMMV. My diet to manage IBS has minimal amounts of fiber. The focus on fiber of the past few decades has been mostly sales driven (i.e. breakfast cereals), the

YMMV. My diet to manage IBS has minimal amounts of fiber. The focus on fiber of the past few decades has been mostly sales driven (i.e. breakfast cereals), the research is quite lacking. As usual in dietetics, no size fits all.

300bps 5y ago
Most breakfast cereals have what I would consider low fiber - like 3g. Milk with lactose also isn’t a great choice for a lot of people. I’ve never heard of a low fiber diet for IBS. In fact the first dietary suggestion on the non-profit IFFGD’s website is to increase fiber intake: https://aboutibs.org/treatment/ibs-diet/dietary-fiber/ https://aboutibs.org/treatment/ibs-diet/dietary-fiber/ I have heard of people having problems with fiber if they rapidly increase intake or if they don’t drink enough water. I target 1.5 to 2 gallons of water per day. As you said, everyone is different but you’re just the first one I’ve heard aided by a low fiber diet.
- 1_player 5y ago
  2 gallons of water? Is that like 8 litres? That's an enormous amount of water. I have to force myself to drink 2 litres a day You've never heard of a low fiber diet, I've never heard anybody recommend that amount of water. Again, no size fits all.
- hnzix 5y ago
  Metamucil can draw water into the lower intestine, which is terrible for some forms of IBS-D. Fibre is worth a try but it's not a magic bullet and can actually cause flares in some people.
- andai 5y ago
  As others in the thread have mentioned, the carnivore diet seems to work as well: https://crohnscarnivore.blogspot.com/ https://crohnscarnivore.blogspot.com/
  - 1_player 5y ago
    Indeed carnivore has 0 grams of fiber, and solves any digestive issues for me, as well as feeling incredible.
- zuj 5y ago
  I struggle to drink 2 litres. I got frustrated and got an app which will remind me and keep track of how much I am drinking and turns out I am drinking on average 1L. Any techniques you follow ?
  - nicoburns 5y ago
    My technique is very simple. I bought a water filter jug which I can fill and bring to my desk (I work an office job). Turns out that simply having the water available within reach rather than having to get up to refill my glass helps a lot (and the improved taste of the filtered water doesn't hurt - but this may not be necessary depending on the quality of the tap water where you live).
    - zuj 5y ago
      Going grab one gym bottles over the weekend. Thanks

300bps 5y ago

Most breakfast cereals have what I would consider low fiber - like 3g. Milk with lactose also isn’t a great choice for a lot of people. I’ve never heard of a low fiber diet for IBS. In fact the first dietary suggestion on the non-profit IFFGD’s website is to increase fiber intake: https://aboutibs.org/treatment/ibs-diet/dietary-fiber/ https://aboutibs.org/treatment/ibs-diet/dietary-fiber/ I have heard of people having problems with fiber if they rapidly increase intake or if they don’t drink enough water. I target 1.5 to 2 gallons of water per day. As you said, everyone is different but you’re just the first one I’ve heard aided by a low fiber diet.

1_player 5y ago
2 gallons of water? Is that like 8 litres? That's an enormous amount of water. I have to force myself to drink 2 litres a day You've never heard of a low fiber diet, I've never heard anybody recommend that amount of water. Again, no size fits all.
hnzix 5y ago
Metamucil can draw water into the lower intestine, which is terrible for some forms of IBS-D. Fibre is worth a try but it's not a magic bullet and can actually cause flares in some people.
andai 5y ago
As others in the thread have mentioned, the carnivore diet seems to work as well: https://crohnscarnivore.blogspot.com/ https://crohnscarnivore.blogspot.com/
- 1_player 5y ago
  Indeed carnivore has 0 grams of fiber, and solves any digestive issues for me, as well as feeling incredible.
zuj 5y ago
I struggle to drink 2 litres. I got frustrated and got an app which will remind me and keep track of how much I am drinking and turns out I am drinking on average 1L. Any techniques you follow ?
- nicoburns 5y ago
  My technique is very simple. I bought a water filter jug which I can fill and bring to my desk (I work an office job). Turns out that simply having the water available within reach rather than having to get up to refill my glass helps a lot (and the improved taste of the filtered water doesn't hurt - but this may not be necessary depending on the quality of the tap water where you live).
  - zuj 5y ago
    Going grab one gym bottles over the weekend. Thanks