Is A Plant-Based Diet Good (Or Bad) For My IBS?

["Dairy products: Some people with IBS are intolerant to lactose, a sugar found in dairy products, which can lead to symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.","Artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners, such as sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol, can be poorly absorbed by the body and cause symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.","Alcohol: Research suggests that alcohol can worsen an already-existing diagnosis of IBS or bring about symptoms of IBS after drinking.","Gluten: People with IBS who also have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity may experience bloating, gas, and diarrhea after consuming gluten-containing foods, such as bread, pasta, and cereal.","High-FODMAP foods: FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols) like onion, garlic, wheat, beans, lentils, and some fruits and vegetables.","Gas-producing foods such as onion, cabbage, and beans","Spicy foods: Spicy foods can cause an overproduction of stomach acid, leading to symptoms like heartburn, indigestion, and diarrhea.","Fatty foods: Fried and high-fat foods can slow digestion and trigger symptoms like bloating and diarrhea."]