- SIBO, in medical terms, occurs when bacteria usually starts growing in one part of the digestive tract, for example, the colon. However, if left untreated, SIBO causes pain, diarrhea as well as malnutrition, due to the loss of body’s main nutrients.
- The harmful effects of these can be reduced by following a proper diet.
- A SIBO diet consists of the gradual elimination of all those food items that cause an inflammation in the digestive tract and the overall growth of bacteria in the small intestines. Eliminating sugar while following this diet helps ease the symptoms. For a SIBO diet, it is usually suggested that one should avoid those food which make contains too much of carbs, as it is difficult for the bacteria to break it down.
- Carbs not being able to break down causes diarrhea and bloating.
- Given below are the categories and the kind of food to avoid while following a SIBO diet-
- fructose, simple sugars commonly found in fruits and some vegetables, honey, and agave nectar
- lactose, a sugar molecule in dairy products
- fructans, a sugar compound found in gluten products, fruits, some vegetables, and prebiotics
- galactans, a compound found in some legumes
- polyols, a sugar alcohol often used as a sweetener
- garlic
- onions
- asparagus
- butternut squash
- cauliflower
- artichokes
- beans
- apples
- dried fruits
- sausage
- flavored yogurt
A SIBO diet involves consuming the following kinds of food-
- meat
- fish
- eggs
- crackers, gluten-free
- oatmeal
- unsweetened cereal(made from low FODMAP grains)
- spaghetti squash and summer squashes
- broccoli(heads only, less than 3/4 cup)
- leafy greens
- carrots
- rice or gluten-free noodles
- olives
- peanuts
These are food items which are high in fiber and low in sugar, as these can be easily broken down by bacteria.
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