The Best High-Fiber Foods And Recipes For IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome is nasty. It's not fun, men, not at all. The thing is? Many, many of you have IBS! It's a common gastrointestinal condition. It means your bowels aren't working right. Men, you'll get pain in your abdomen, constipation, diarrhea, and excess gas when you've got IBS. Mucus in your poo and bloating too! The good news? You get symptom relief when you move your bowels. But men? Stress makes this one worse. Many foods do too!

You can get IBS relief so fast, men. Medicine for IBS is great for this! Win. Pain medications for IBS also work well. Ask your doc about laxatives for irritable bowel syndrome too! Men, you need the big guns here! There's good news too. Natural remedies for IBS are so effective. So effective! So many men say the natural way is the best treatment for IBS! So men? Start with a high-fiber diet for your IBS!

Canned Lentils And Chickpeas

It's time to get some cans! Men, you need canned lentils and chickpeas for IBS. Everyone knows it! Everyone. But only canned ones! Even dry lentils won't work. Why? When lentils and chickpeas aren't canned, they're high-FODMAP foods. That's just going to irritate you when you've got IBS, men! But with the canned ones, the FODMAP material is mostly in the water in the can. So men? You rinse the canned chickpeas and lentils and that goes away! It makes them low-FODMAP foods. The canned ones are still so high in fiber, so high in it. That means less constipation! Yes. Your intestines break them down much better.

Men, you can eat up to half a cup of canned lentils every day when you've got IBS. And canned chickpeas? Up to a quarter cup! Roast some canned chickpeas with salt and extra-virgin olive oil. It only takes 20 to 30 minutes in an oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit!

Chia Seeds

Eat lots of chia seeds for IBS, men. They'll help make your constipation go away in the blink of an eye. They will! Obviously, it's because of the fiber! They have so much fiber in them. So much. Chia seeds even work wonders on bowel regulation. No more surprises! These seeds are so powerful. They have many, many nutrients that are going to help, like omega-3s, protein, and calcium. They've got carbs, but most of them are in the fiber! Men, that means you can have chia seeds on a low-carb diet too. Win!

Men, you can use chia seeds in so many, so many ways. They're absolutely delicious on salads, oatmeal, and smoothies! But hold your horses. They make a good dessert too. Yes, chia pudding is good for you when you've got IBS! All you need for this recipe is 1 teaspoon of honey, half a cup of almond milk, and obviously, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds! Mix them together and wait!

Kiwi

Of course, men, you've had kiwi before. Who hasn't? Kiwi is a great fruit. So great. It's full of fiber and water. That makes this fruit amazing at making your constipation go away. Kiwi is even a natural laxative for IBS! Many, many men find that kiwis help with bowel regularity too. Awesome. So awesome! Men, you'll be eating quite a few kiwis every day to see these amazing results. The studies have proven it. They have!

You can have kiwis with many, many dishes. Fruit salad? Yes. On oatmeal? Of course! Yogurt and smoothies too! Men, start with a basic kiwi smoothie recipe for IBS. You need 2 kiwis, a handful of blueberries, half a banana, a few tablespoons of yogurt, and some milk or water. Blend and enjoy!

Quinoa

Yes, quinoa is another great high-fiber food for IBS! Men, you know it's a low-FODMAP one. It's not going to irritate your intestines. That's why it works! Yes, it has lots and lots of fiber. It's got more than most grains! So men, it's going to stop your constipation. That's a given. But quinoa does so much more! Many, many men with IBS are also intolerant to gluten. They can't have it! The good news? Quinoa is gluten-free! And for those vegetarians and vegans out there, quinoa is a great plant-based protein that's perfect for IBS. Win. Don't forget about all the other nutrients too, like the 9 essential amino acids, iron, potassium, and calcium.

Men, it's so easy to cook quinoa. So easy! Just take 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Simmer them in a pot until the quinoa absorbs enough water! You can season this however you like. You've got the power!

Oatmeal

You've already started eating oatmeal for breakfast, right men? Obviously! It's a great breakfast! You need oatmeal because it's got so much fiber in it. So much! And the oats? Low-FODMAP! You'll digest them so well, so very well. Just make some at home! Packets of oatmeal often have ingredients that trigger nasty IBS symptoms. You've got to watch your portions too, as always!

You know why cooking oats into oatmeal works for IBS, men. Everyone does. It gets rid of lots of resistant starch! That's the fiber that hurts your intestines when you've got IBS. Here's a great recipe to start your oatmeal mornings with. Mix 1 cup of rolled oats with 2 cups of almond milk. Add 1 mashed banana and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Simmer this, men, simmer it so well. The oats have to soak up enough or the milk! Once that's done, it's time to enjoy your meal!