Here is useful information about food for those who are concerned about irritable bowel syndrome.
Recommended recipes in collaboration with [Delicious Kenko Co., Ltd.]
For those with constipation: carpaccio with plenty of vegetables
For people with diarrhea: Miso udon with chicken and spring cabbage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common disease when you have abdominal pain, discomfort, and abnormal bowel movements (abnormalities in the frequency and shape of your stools) that last for several months.
Although not life-threatening, many people suffer from stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, and the resulting anxiety that often interfere with their daily lives. About 10% of Japanese people are said to have this disease, and it is often seen in women .
≪IBS status≫
The intestine has the function of absorbing nutrients and water from food and excreting unnecessary substances.
This function is controlled by the brain, and information is frequently exchanged between the brain and the gut. This is called the gut-brain connection .
When we feel stress , the nerve signals from the brain to the intestines become stronger, and the intestines tend to contract more than necessary. (Cause of constipation and diarrhea)
Conversely, information about the contents of the meal is transmitted from the intestine to the brain, and the pain-sensing nerves become hypersensitive, resulting in abdominal pain .
IBS is a state in which these are strongly occurring. Bloating and nausea may also occur.
The exact cause is unknown at this time, but it is said that people are more likely to develop it when they are under constant stress, when they are nervous, or after contracting an infectious disease .
≪Flight Classification≫
Based on the shape and frequency of stools, IBS is divided into four types (constipation, diarrhea, mixed, and unclassifiable) .
The Bristol Stool Shape Scale
* In the mixed type, constipation and diarrhea occur at the same frequency.
In addition, there is also a "gas type" that is troubled by stomach bloating and farts.
The following things happen when the work of the intestines is disturbed and gas accumulates.
・I feel bloated
・ Frequent farts, can't stand it
・ I'm worried about the smell of farts
●○For those with constipation○●
The point is moderate stimulation to the intestines . Eat a solid breakfast. Adequate hydration is also important. Don't be deficient in dietary fibre.
Soluble fiber forms a gel in the intestine and moves slowly, making the movement of stool smoother. Insoluble fiber absorbs water and swells in the intestines, stimulating the intestines and helping to improve bowel movements.
*Those who are prone to stomach pain due to stress or those who are prone to stomach bloating may aggravate the symptoms. Please adjust the amount according to your physical condition.
●○For those with diarrhea○●
The key is to eat easily digestible food . Porridge, softly boiled udon noodles, etc. , are slowly cooked in small amounts. let's eat
☆Cooking tips☆
Adding kudzu makes it easier to replenish the water lost due to diarrhea!
Green and yellow vegetables such as carrots, spinach, and pumpkin are full of vitamins and minerals that tend to go out due to diarrhea.
Citrus fruits are irritating to the intestines, so it is recommended to avoid them. Grated apples are recommended. Season your food more lightly than usual . (Reference: Biofermin Pharmaceutical)
●○For mixed type○●
If you have severe constipation, please refer to measures for constipation, and if you have severe diarrhea, refer to measures for diarrhea. However, if you take too much dietary fiber when you have diarrhea, the symptoms may get worse, so please adjust according to your physical condition.
○○For those who are unclassifiable and those who are concerned about gas○●
As is the case with IBS as a whole, it is said that psychological factors such as stress often exacerbate the symptoms.
It is also known that foods high in carbohydrates and fat, coffee, alcohol, spices, etc., make stomachaches more likely to occur, and change the condition of stools. If symptoms tend to worsen after taking these, it is better to refrain from taking them.
It is said that the symptoms can be improved by consuming fermented foods such as yogurt to improve the intestinal environment.
Advice for the whole IBS
☆ It's hard! Recommended pot points at that time ☆
It's painful when you suddenly get a stomach ache on the train or during a meeting, or if you can't get rid of constipation no matter what you do. In such a case, we also recommend pressing points! We will introduce you to the pressure points that you can press on the go.
