FODMAP Diet: What to order at Mexican Restaurants IBS Health Coaching and FODMAP Diet Recipes | Calm Belly Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What Mexican food can you eat with IBS? ›

So, what do I order? Pick your protein: safe choices are egg, bacon, and cheese, or the regional pork choice if you have it in your area. Choose your shell: taco shells, the tostada shell, or nacho chips are safe options. You can also choose a bowl with lettuce as your base if you want to avoid starch.

* Many meat-based recipes such as tacos, sloppy joes, chili, etc. can be easily adapted to IBS guidelines by substituting TVP (textured vegetable protein, a soy food available in health food stores) for the ground beef. Simply eliminate the cooking oil and season the TVP as you would the meat.

Yes, Mexican food can benefit your digestive health for several reasons. It is rich in fiber: Many Mexican dishes are high in fiber, which is important for gut health. Fiber helps to keep the digestive system regular and can also help to reduce inflammation.

However, peanut butter and jelly on white may not sit well with people who have IBS, so sandwiches need some new ingredients. Bread such as sourdough and French are delicious alternatives to plain white bread. Skip the lunch meat, cheese, and mayonnaise and try soy, tofu, or seafood alternatives.

Dinner Another light meal with a fruit, cooked vegetables or a salad with a little oil and vinegar, and lean protein such as fish or chicken. Drinks Water, tea, or coffee, which may act as a laxative.

Shredded chicken (combine chicken with mayonnaise, lime, coriander, green tops spring onion and pepper) Rainbow salad sandwich - 2 slices canned beetroot + 1 cup low FODMAP vegetables (e.g. carrot, cucumber, watercress) Turkey, brie and 1 tbsp dried cranberries. Steak, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and mustard.

Are fajitas low FODMAP? Although delicious, classic fajita recipes usually feature high FODMAP ingredients like onion and garlic and are therefore not recommended when following the low FODMAP diet for IBS.

Are hamburgers OK for IBS? ›

The worst foods for IBS: Greasy foods: Foods high in fat content such as pizzas, sausages, French fries, creamy gravy foods, and burgers can strengthen intestinal contractions triggering IBS. Spicy foods: Chili peppers which are present in most spicy foods may cause abdominal pain in people with IBS.

Rice and oats are good examples of whole grains that may bring relief to those with IBS. However, avoiding flours such as bread, pasta, and cereal is best.

You may find that lettuce happens to trigger your IBS symptoms despite its low fiber content. If so, you can try replacing it with other low FODMAP vegetables and leafy greens. For instance, spinach, arugula, kale, and Swiss chard make great substitutes for lettuce when making a salad.

For example, if you suffer from IBS diarrhea symptoms, you'll want to eat lower fiber and easier to digest foods during this time. A large salad loaded with raw vegetables, while generally super healthy, will usually make things worse for an IBS patient.

If you have a sensitive digestive system, you should avoid fatty meats and fried food, such as: Pizza. Sausage and bacon. French fries.

Okay to eat: Foods made from grains like arrowroot, buckwheat, cornmeal, millet, and oats. You can also eat potato flour, quinoa, rice, sorghum, tapioca, and teff. Cereals, pasta, breads, corn tortillas and baked goods made from these grains are also okay.

Can I Eat Salsa with IBS? Yes, in moderation. Although spicy food can sometimes exacerbate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there are ways to manage these symptoms—and avoiding other IBS triggers like alcohol and fried foods may allow you to enjoy salsa in moderation.

Are fajitas low FODMAP? Although delicious, classic fajita recipes usually feature high FODMAP ingredients like onion and garlic and are therefore not recommended when following the low FODMAP diet for IBS.

Recipes to Try. Try these three recipes that provide fiber and flavor. Suggested dippers: low-fat or reduced-fat tortilla chips, soft flour tortillas, pita bread cut into triangles, or vegetables such as celery, carrot, or jicama slices.