Guide To High-Fiber Foods And Recipes For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is an incredibly common choice for breakfast. It can be a vital addition to an irritable bowel syndrome patient's diet as well because oats are quite high in fiber. They are also a low-FODMAP food. However, some varieties can trigger symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. This is often because of the milk or artificial flavoring found in packaged oatmeal. Thus, patients must look at all of the ingredients on the package. They can also make their own oatmeal at home.

Of course, eating too many oats can also trigger symptoms. This is why portion control with oatmeal is an essential part of including it in an irritable bowel syndrome diet. Cooking the oats into oatmeal is also crucial, as doing so eliminates some of the resistant starch. Resistant starch is a fiber that can sometimes cause irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. A delicious recipe for homemade oatmeal is to mix one cup of rolled oats, two cups of unsweetened almond milk, one mashed banana, and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Individuals need to heat this mixture in a pot until the oats have sufficiently absorbed the milk.