This includes nut butters, even the
“creamy” kind.
Coffee: Avoid coffee—even
decaffeinated. Coffee is a powerful GI-
tract irritant, and even decaffeinated
coffee can trigger abdominal spasms and
diarrhea in IBS/IBD patients. In addition,
caffeinated coffee is a double-whammy,
as caffeine speeds up every system in the
body (including the colon), which can
lead to diarrhea, followed by
constipation. Coffee can also increase
stomach acid, which can contribute to
inflammation in the GI tract.
Water: Drink plenty of water throughout
the day, but not with your meal, as it can
inhibit proper digestion by diluting
stomach acid and digestive enzymes.
Fish Oil: Consider taking a high-quality
fish oil. (See Chapter 22 for details.) Fish
oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty
acids have been proven a complementary
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