I’m very excited because I’ve come across an exciting solution for people just like you who are searching for a healthy diet for IBS.

You see, while doing research in a well-known IBS forum I came across a loving father who shared his extraordinary experience with the GREAT TASTE, NO PAIN diet for IBS system by Sherry Brescia.  His college-aged daughter had been battling IBS symptoms for well over a year and he was willing to try anything to help her.  She was afraid to go anywhere and do anything. In fact, she almost dropped out of college due to IBS.  He had her try this diet for four days (they email you a four day trial) and she had no symptoms during those days. His daughter was so happy that he went on to order the full diet plan.

So who is Sherry Brescia?

Sherry was a former Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferer herself. In 1991, she spent 7 days in the hospital with bacterial colitis.

As a health insurance researcher and Chief Underwriter, she was able to research the benefits of an alkaline- balanced body and over the next 15 years perfected the system she now calls Great Taste No Pain.

Another woman on the forum encouraged other members by writing this about the diet system:

…this is my 3rd day on Sherry Brescia.  I have had no pain or bloating and i feel lighter.  You should download her trial 4 day plan and give it a go. You will feel great! I have just ordered the whole plan…”

And finally, this woman posted her success:

…I downloaded the 4 day plan and tried day one yesterday and for the first time in over 2 months I made it through the day with no diarrhea or cramping of any kind! I am starting day 2 today. I finished breakfast and a mid-morning snack and so far soooo good! I even ate starch yesterday (2 slices of toast) and made it through the day! Maybe there really is something to how you combine the foods with an ultra-sensitive gut! If I can get through all 4 days – I certainly will purchase all the information that comes with this program. Had lunch and still going good….. Finished day three and still feeling great!”

After purchasing the full system she went on to write this unbiased review of the GREAT TASTE, NO PAIN diet system.

Taste: Unlike most restrictive diets, Great Taste No Pain cannot actually be called a diet, because it allows you to eat even great volumes of luscious, delicious food as long as you combine it according to a few simple guidelines. It truly requires very little willpower. Perhaps the greatest news for people who love to eat is that the 176 page recipe book in the system is stuffed with breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks that are unbelievably tasty.

Speed: I love that you don’t have to read 300+ pages before learning what to do. In the first guide, ‘How To End Stomach Pain Forever, Even If Your MD says, “No Way,”‘ it provides a brief background on the science and then quickly moves onto the step-by-step ‘how to.’  I really love that.

Simplicity: The second Guide in the GTNP System is ‘What To Eat With What.’ Every kind of food that you could possibly put in your mouth is listed, along with the corresponding foods that combine with it for easy comfortable digestion, and those foods that don’t.

More Simplicity: Traveling is the one thing that can ruin even the healthiest eaters. But Sherry gives you a ‘Pocket Guide For Pain-Free Dining Out.’ This tool is phenomenal. You can store this little baby with your credit cards and, until you understand what combines with what, all you have to do is pull out your pocket guide and quickly note the rule, so you can eat and enjoy the rest of your day, pain-free.

Would you believe that you could eat McDonald’s food and not suffer gassiness and reflux? I couldn’t believe it but now I can!

Meat: While meat is not something people with digestive issues usually tolerate well on a daily basis the problem isn’t so much the meat as it is what you eat with the meat.

That is why each of the guides in the system, including the recipe book, lists every possible food you can combine with meats without suffering. Most people will suddenly be able to eat beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey, venison and any other type of meat they want. As long as you combine it right… no pain at all! And broccoli, lettuce, cucumbers and other veggies that can create havoc suddenly will not. That I love!

Fruit: Ask anyone that suffers stomach problems about fruit and you’ll hear horror stories. No longer. You will soon learn why fruit causes you trouble and how to easily change that. You CAN eat fruit again! It’s true!

Be sure to check out Sherry’s IBS diet system and get started today.  Come back here to post your comments about it. I’d love to hear your feedback on her report.

All my best,

Chris

DietForIBS.org

Yesterday I gave my mom a call to see how she was feeling.  She didn’t seem to be stressed or feel sick.  All in all she was having a pretty good day.  During our conversation she asked me if I could research and put together a list of IBS foods to avoid.  She was talking specifically about foods to avoid if you have IBS-D.

IBS Foods to Avoid

I remembered the research I dug up from the University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center.  They had talked about going on a low fiber, low residue diet for IBS with diarrhea during flare-ups.  They went on to say that sometimes changing the number of meals you eat, choosing different foods, and adjusting food temperature can help relieve the symptoms from IBS-D.

Here is a list of foods, drinks and supplements to avoid for IBS-D

• bacon
• mayonnaise
• baked beans
• MSG
• beer
• NutraSweet
• broccoli
• nuts
• cauliflower
• processed meats
• chocolate
• prune juice
• coffee, in large quantities (more than 3, 20 oz cups)
• raw fruits
• corn
• raw vegetables like carrots
• dried beans
• red wine
• shellfish
• fructose
• sorbitol/mannitol
• garlic
• soups
• highly spiced foods
• spinach
• sugar
• whole grains
• licorice

Please keep in mind that all of these suggestions may or may not work for you. If there is something you haven’t tried, test it to see if it helps you.

Yesterday I came across what I thought were some useful tips for those of you with IBS-C.  And though she primarily has symptoms from IBS-D, my mom will occasionally have similar symptoms with constipation.  She found these tips to be quite helpful.

IBS DIET for IBS-C

This IBS diet information originally came from research done by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.  According to their studies a high fiber low fat diet can help control the symptoms.  You should try to eat 20 to 35 grams of fiber each day. If you’re not sure you can use food labels to tell how many grams of fiber are in the foods you eat.

Here are some important points to consider:

• The foods that have the most fiber are grains (especially bran), whole-grain breadsand cereals, fruits, and vegetables.

• Foods high in soluble fibers (like oats, peas,and beans) have been shown to ease both constipation and diarrhea.

• Read food labels. Look for breads and cereals that list whole-grain or whole-wheat first.

• Put more fiber in meat dishes by adding pinto beans, kidney beans, black-eyed peas,bran, or oatmeal. Look for cooked and ready-to-eat cereals with at least 5 grams of fiber per serving

• Drink plenty of fluids — at least 8 cups perday. Water is best, but fruit juice and decaf drinks also are fine.

• Add more fiber to your diet a little at atime. Too much fiber added quickly may cause gas, cramping, bloating, or diarrhea.  Be sure to increase your fluid intake at the same time.

• Pay attention to when your symptoms occur.  If you can relate these times with certain foods, avoid those foods. Keeping a food diary is sometimes helpful.

• Eat smaller, more frequent meals — for instance 4 or 5 small meals instead of3 large meals.

• A multi-vitamin and mineral supplementwith 100 percent of the U.S. recommended daily intake (RDI) may be helpful.

The following fresh fruits and vegetables can help increase the fiber in your diet.

• apples
• pears
• bananas
• potatoes
• blueberries
• prunes
• broccoli
• raisins
• brussels sprouts
• spinach
• cantaloupe
• strawberries
• carrots
• sweet potatoes
• figs
• tomatoes
• oranges
• zucchini
• peaches

You can also try these whole-grain breads, pastas, and cereals:

• oat bran
• barley
• oatmeal
• Bran Flakes
• pumpernickel bread
• brown rice
• raisin bran
• granola
• whole-grain bread

And finally, try more dried beans, peas, nuts, and seeds (as tolerated):

• baked beans
• split peas
• lentils
• sunflower seeds
• peanuts
• walnuts
• soy products, such as tofu and TVP (textured vegetable protein)

Of course you should check with your doctor or dietitian to make sure these points are right for you.

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Disclaimer: This website is not intended to treat individuals. Please see your doctor for professional advice.