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                            Foods That Trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome
                            
            
                            
                            
          
         
                                   
                                         
      
      
      
      
      
      
         
         
            
         
         
         
            
                            IBS is common among all age groups. It causes abdomen discomfort and can be painful. Hence some foods must be avoid
                            
            
                            
                            
            
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                            Garlic and Onion contain high fluctuant level, which can be hard for intestine to digest. This results in acidity
                            
            
                            
                            
            
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                            Raw broccoli, cabbage, sprouts etc can trigger IBS. However, their consumption in cooked form is easily digestible
                            
            
                            
                            
            
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                            High amounts of fat, sugar, lactose and caffeine in chocolate items like bars, candies and cakes can lead to constipation
                            
            
                            
                            
            
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                            Overeating of packaged foods, frozen meals and energy bars not just triggers IBS, but leads to obesity as well
                            
            
                            
                            
            
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                            Beans contain oligosacucharides that are digestion-resistant and can cause gas, bloating, stomach ache etc
                            
            
                            
                            
            
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                            Those who feel milk products trigger IBS, can resort to alternatives such as coconut, almond or plant-based milk
                            
            
                            
                            
            
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                            Caffeinated drinks and alcohols dehydrate body. Sugar and gluten in them can disrupt digestion process and lead to IBS
                            
            
                            
                            
            
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