Foods that May Relieve IBS Symptoms

Some foods can provide relief from IBS-C and IBS-D attacks. Use your intuition and what you know about your personal condition to decide which of the following food remedies make the most sense to try.


In a pinch, just remember the acronym BRATTY (bread, rice, apples, toast, tea, and yogurt). These foods are all currently recommended by doctors for soothing the symptoms of an IBS-D.



  • Peppermint tea: Relieves painful cramps and diarrhea.



  • Apple cider vinegar: 1 teaspoon in water before meals three times a day relieves diarrhea.



  • Fennel tea: Relieves gas and bloating.



  • Ginger tea: Relieves nausea and indigestion.



  • Prune juice: Relieves constipation.



  • Licorice tea: Relieves indigestion.



  • Carob powder: 1 teaspoon dissolved in a cup of warm water relieves diarrhea.



  • Ripe bananas: Relieve diarrhea.



  • Unripe bananas: Relieve constipation.



  • Cooked carrots: Relieve diarrhea, nausea, and digestive upset.



  • Peaches (with or without the skin depending on your sensitivity): Relieve constipation.











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