Thread: Is Breakfast Important?

Originally Posted by declanparkes

I am suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Do you have any idea about its cure?
Please tell me what to eat or not eat in the breakfast?

Keep a diary for food and symptoms to help detect any trouble with some foods and to find out whats helping.
For breakfast eating yogurt with added fiber like granola and berries is a good start.
(Keep a large container of plain yogurt in the refrigerator for breakfast and snacks)
Yogurt is an acceptable diary product because the lactose is converted to lactic acid already for you.
Avoid yogurt (sugar-free) with sugar alcohol as it can cause some bloating and gas.
Avoid whipped frozen yogurt because the air can cause bloating.

Yogurt has probiotics or good bacteria to promote healthy gut function and Fiber (found in fruits, whole grains, veggies, nuts, legumes) has prebiotics to help promote the gut flora.
The two put together like yogurt and granola/fruit is called a synbiotic that will help achieve optimal gut function.