I.B.S. and Snacking

laceylucas86
laceylucas86 Posts: 120
in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone! I am currently trying to maintane my weight loss, I find that i get the munchies at work (I work long hours so a snack is a good way to pass the time) and I am a grazer however, i am having a hard time find low calorie options that are NOT fruits and veggies, I have IBS and every time I try to eat lots of fruits and veggies for snacks I get an 'attack', anybody out there in the same boat, ruffage is not your friend? what do you eat for low cal snacks? thanks in advance :)

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  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    What about air popped popcorn? Yogurt?

    I'm not super familar with IBS so I can't help much. Is it because of the increase in fiber from the fruits and veggies? If that's the case popcorn may not be the best idea.
  • laceylucas86
    laceylucas86 Posts: 120
    I have a yogurt every day for my morning snack :) I can do popcorn just only a couple of times a week, good suggestions! thanks, and yes the increased fiber just causes my guts to bloat and I get gassy and so uncomfortable, pants don't fit right etc etc it's not cool
  • AmberSpamber
    AmberSpamber Posts: 391 Member
    I HAD IBS and had similar issues. I would eat certain foods including fruits and they would set me off. However- Since i have gone gluten free I have not had one attack and fruits don't bother me at all. I did a juicing fast for 14 days and it seemed to reset me.
    Before then, I would keep granola bars, popcorn and nuts stocked at my desk.

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