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Posted 10/4/2013 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
I know probiotics are good for you but does anyone know of any foods that promote good bacteria and flora? On a side note, i stoppped eating thiss costco brand wheat bread and my gas totally went down. Costco's brand has inulin or chicory root in there, the same ingredient that fart bars (fiber one) has in it.[code]

Post Edited (sirgumby) : 10/4/2013 9:07:42 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/4/2013 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
Sugar free yogurt
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Posted 10/4/2013 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Kefir
Posted 10/4/2013 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
It's very variable sirgumby. You could have bacteria overgrowth that loves inulin fiber. I'm afraid the best answer is to figure out what helps and what doesn't.
Posted 10/4/2013 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
I wouldn't necessarily blame Cotsco brand bread. Too much fiber in general is not good for UC'rs and the grain breads have more fiber. Most of us are probably better off eating white breads and some here are just totally antigluten period.
Posted 10/4/2013 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
My gut loves Bubbie's sauerkraut, I even drink a little juice straight.

You can make your own yogurt using probiotic pills. I don't because my gut goes all IBS on dairy but boy it was so yummy especially after draining the whey to make it more like sour cream (Greek yogurt consistency).
Posted 10/4/2013 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Some foods produce more gas.....it's their fibres and whether we can tolerate them, etc.

I don't eat most whole grains, but psyllium in the amount I use is fine when taken with food.

Oats for me are one of the worst offenders, and I love oats. I'll only have them now in a dessert that I like on occasion. Otherwise...nevah!

trial and error....eat for comfort. You'll find the balance.

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