Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also known as IBS, is the most common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder with worldwide prevalence rates ranging generally affecting 10–15%. IBS already takes a toll on one’s day-to-day, but are you aware of the foods that could be making your IBS worse? Dr. Peyton Berookim, one of the top GI Doctors in LA, tells Bustle about certain “healthy” foods that should be avoided if you have IBS.
When we hear the word “healthy”, we automatically think that it will be good for us but this isn’t always the case. One common food that Dr. Berookim recommends IBS patients steer clear of is bananas. He explains that if you have IBS, “as a general rule, it is best to avoid items that will cause diarrhea or constipation” — and that bananas are definitely one of those questionable items. Read about the other foods that could possibly be making your IBS worse.
