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Nutritionists Recommend these Snacks for People with IBS

 

Skipping office junk food or not eating anything are all too common difficulties of the average working person. As it turns out, packing nutritious snacks is very important, all the more if you are dealing with IBS.

Irritable bowel syndrome requires a special selection of your food, especially when you are planning on eating in the office. According to IBS nutritionists, it is possible to pack healthy snacks that will not cause symptoms to flare up. Here are a few things you can try out:

  • Veggie chips – if you think only potatoes make a great food choice for chips, you are wrong. You can bake your own vegetables and create chips to make you feel full. A few great examples include kale, zucchini and carrots. All of them are great for making chips out of. They are delicious and healthy – rich in essential minerals and vitamins.
  • Strawberry coconut granola – if you are looking for something to turn your day around, you need not to look farther than homemade granola. A jar of this goodness is highly-nutritious and can help you retain your energy all throughout the workday.
  • A cold smoothie – often times you will feel like you need a coffee or a sugar-loaded pastry in the afternoon. A cold smoothie can replace that. Not only will it give you a boost of energy, but also spare your stomach the potential IBS flare up. You can easily prepare it in the morning, put in a thermos to keep cold and resort to it when the need arises.
  • Stovetop popcorn – if you feel like your afternoon slump can use a little crunchy goodness, then you can try popcorn. However, you should not use microwave-ready popcorn, as that comes with many artificial flavours and contents that can provoke your IBS. Instead, aim to pop it on the stovetop. As you prepare it, put it straight in an airtight container to keep it crunchy and delicious.
  • Low-FODMAP hummus – many believe hummus to be the king of all snacks. It is easy to see why: it is very rich in protein and goes exceptionally well with vegetables. There are many ways to prepare it all without the fear of garlic-induced states, which your IBS will not appreciate one bit.
  • Salad of roasted vegetables – you may think that salad only goes well with meals, but that is wrong. Your favourite vegetables are great for an afternoon snack in the office. Sneaking in extra leafy greens is always a good thing, especially if you can also add a few roasted vegetables for the extra flavour.
  • Turmeric roasted pumpkin seeds – turmeric is quite popular in the world of spices, and there is a good reason for this: not only does it aid in reducing inflammation and easing the pain, but it is also a valuable source of protein. A quarter cup of pumpkin seed kernels will supply you with half of your body’s magnesium requirements and 9 grams of protein. It is a wonderful food to snack on during work.
  • Low-FODMAP wrap – if you are looking for something filling and equally delicious, then you can make yourself a wrap. You should pick a gluten-free wrap, get some cherry tomatoes, a handful of spinach, basil, olives, feta cheese and that is it. If you want, you can have it on lunch, or cut in small pieces to satisfy your afternoon cravings.

As you can see, there are quite a few options when it comes to eating food in the office that won’t spike your IBS symptoms. All you need is to learn how to make these delicious recipes that will make you feel great.

If you are looking for more guidelines on what to eat with IBS, consult with The Nutritional Therapy Clinic.

 

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