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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 1 MIN

How to eat enough protein for IBS?

from Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. · host Heather Van Vorous

How to eat enough protein for IBS?Easily! Skinless chicken breasts, seafood, egg whites, nut butters, quinoa, instant oatmeal, soy milk, nutritional yeast flakes, rice protein powder...Eating for IBS means you need to lower the fat level and pay attention to soluble versus insoluble fiber.But one thing you don’t have to worry about is getting enough protein in your diet. It’s actually hard not to.Pick and choose your protein staples and mix and match as you wish:Skinless chicken or turkey breasts - white meat only, no dark meat and no skinSeafood - all fin fish, shellfish, fresh, frozen or canned (if canned in oil drain well)Egg whites, fresh or powdered, or Egg BeatersQuinoaInstant oatmealNutritional yeast flakes (add cheesy goodness when sprinkled on anything)Rice protein powder added to smoothiesNut butters or finely ground nuts (high in fat, so use more sparingly)Soy milk, edamame, tofu, tempeh, TVP (get your gut used to raffinose, bean sugar, gradually)Finely ground chia or hemp seeds (grinding breaks down the insoluble fiber)Looking for IBS friendly recipes? Start here..You are not alone.Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber.P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am overwhelmed with emails but I try to answer everyone. If you need immediate help please join my private IBS coaching.XOXOHeatherHeather Van Vorous Over 40 years dealing with IBSGet full help for IBS here Get full access to Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome at heathervanvorous.substack.com/subscribe

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