Wheat and IBS
Wheat is a well known source of dietary fibre. As a result, IBS sufferers are frequently encouraged to eat wholegrain products such as bread and cereal. However for those with a sensitivity to wheat, this can make their IBS problems worse.
Wheat based products form a significant part of the Western diet, with bread being one of the most frequently consumed foods. However many people, not just those who have IBS, are intolerant have trouble digesting it.
Wheat joined the food chain relatively late on in human evalution and is quite an acidic grain. In addition, an average field of wheat is sprayed up to 7 times with 14 different chemicals. These chemicals are inevitably going to enter the food chain and have an impact on digestive health.
Wheat bread alternatives include rye bread, oat cakes and rice cakes. Cereal alternatives could include oat porridge, rice based cereals and wheat-free muesli.
Vegetables and fruits provide a good source of dietary fibre and as a result they can often be a much better alternative to wheat for IBS sufferers.
Wheat based products form a significant part of the Western diet, with bread being one of the most frequently consumed foods. However many people, not just those who have IBS, are intolerant have trouble digesting it.
Wheat joined the food chain relatively late on in human evalution and is quite an acidic grain. In addition, an average field of wheat is sprayed up to 7 times with 14 different chemicals. These chemicals are inevitably going to enter the food chain and have an impact on digestive health.
Wheat bread alternatives include rye bread, oat cakes and rice cakes. Cereal alternatives could include oat porridge, rice based cereals and wheat-free muesli.
Vegetables and fruits provide a good source of dietary fibre and as a result they can often be a much better alternative to wheat for IBS sufferers.
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