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Are apples bad for IBS?

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Created: 2022-05-18 01:24:13

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It turns out some very healthy foods like apples, pears and dried fruits are naturally high in fructose, which when ingested, can trigger some of the same side effects as undigested lactose. Fruits lower in fructose, such as berries, citrus and bananas, may be a better choice for people with IBS.


Why are apples not good for IBS?

Fruits contain the sugar fructose, which can cause issues for IBS sufferers. Fructose is particularly high in apples and pears, and somewhat high in watermelon, stone fruits, concentrated fruit, dried fruit and fruit juice. Fruits with lower levels of fructose include bananas, citrus, grapes and berries.

What fruits make IBS worse?

Foods that may trigger IBS The following can trigger symptoms of IBS: fruits: apples, apricots, blackberries, mangoes, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, ripe bananas, watermelon, and pears, whether whole or in juice.

Which apples are best for IBS?

And the answer is, YES, you can eat apples on the low FODMAP diet. Monash University is constantly testing and re-testing foods and in the August 2018 update they have now provided a low FODMAP/Green Light portion of 20 grams for either Pink Lady Apples or green Granny Smith apples.

What foods irritate IBS the most?

Foods that can make IBS-related diarrhea worse for some people include:Too much fiber, especially the insoluble kind you get in the skin of fruits and vegetables.Food and drinks with chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, fructose, or sorbitol.Carbonated drinks.Large meals.Fried and fatty foods.IBS Triggers and Prevention - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - WebMD

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