Avoid gluten

Avoid gluten as much as possible. Gluten is a kind of protein present in grain products and foods containing barley, wheat, farina, graham flour, rye, and bulgur. That includes bread, cake, cereal, and pasta. Statistics show that approximately 1% of the world’s population suffers from gluten intolerance as their intestinal mucosa (lining cells) get damaged when they eat gluten-rich products. They may lead to triggering IBS symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. Almost all fruits and vegetables are low in gluten, so vegans won’t find gluten-free diet hard to follow. IBS patients could find gluten-free Products in groceries and healthy food stores.