IBS Management

People with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often benefit from a
Low-FODMAP diet and by avoiding foods that commonly trigger bloating,
gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation.

✅ Foods Generally Safe to Eat

🌾 Grains & Cereals

• Rice (White or Brown)
• Oats
• Quinoa
• Poha
• Jowar
• Bajra
• Ragi
• Gluten-free flour products

🥕 Vegetables

• Carrot
• Bottle Gourd (Lauki/Dudhi)
• Ridge Gourd (Turai)
• Pumpkin
• Cucumber
• Spinach
• Capsicum
• Brinjal (Eggplant)
• Tomato (if tolerated)

🍌 Fruits

• Ripe Banana
• Papaya
• Orange
• Sweet Lime (Mosambi)
• Kiwi
• Pineapple
• Grapes (small portions)

🥜 Protein Sources

• Paneer (moderate amount)
• Tofu
• Peanuts
• Almonds (up to 10–12)
• Walnuts
• Chia Seeds
• Pumpkin Seeds

🥛 Dairy

• Lactose-free milk (if available)
• Curd/Yogurt (if tolerated)
• Hard cheeses

🥤 Drinks

• Water
• Coconut Water
• Ginger Tea
• Peppermint Tea

🚫 Foods Often Best Avoided

🥦 High-Gas Vegetables

• Onion
• Garlic
• Cauliflower
• Cabbage
• Broccoli (large amounts)
• Mushrooms

🫘 Pulses & Legumes

• Rajma
• Chole
• Whole Moong
• Black Gram (Urad Dal)
• Large quantities of lentils

🍎 Fruits

• Apple
• Pear
• Mango
• Watermelon
• Chikoo (Sapota)
• Dried Fruits

🥛 Dairy

• Excess milk
• Ice cream
• Sweetened milk products

🍟 Other Triggers

• Fried foods
• Excess spicy food
• Artificial sweeteners (Sorbitol, Mannitol, Xylitol)
• Carbonated drinks
• Excess tea or coffee
• Alcohol

🍽️ Sample Vegetarian IBS-Friendly Day

• Breakfast: Oats porridge + Banana
• Mid-Morning: Papaya
• Lunch: Rice + Bottle Gourd Sabzi + Curd
• Evening: Roasted Peanuts + Herbal Tea
• Dinner: Moong Dal Khichdi (if tolerated) + Cooked Carrots

📌 Important

IBS triggers vary from person to person. Some people have
IBS-D (Diarrhea-predominant), some have
IBS-C (Constipation-predominant), while others experience
mixed symptoms.

Stress and emotional factors can also influence IBS symptoms. Managing stress,
maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and following an appropriate diet may help
reduce flare-ups.

Note: Homeopathy offers an individualized approach, where remedies
are selected based on a person’s unique symptoms, constitution, temperament,
and overall disease pattern, aiming to support holistic well-being.