Processed foods

Typically, processed foods are high in added salt, sugar, and fat. Processed food examples include chips, premade frozen meals, processed meats, deep-fried foods, etc. Anybody who consumes too much of these ingredients may have health issues.

Additionally, they frequently include additives or preservatives that could cause flare-ups of IBS. If you have IBS, any portion of your diet that is made up of processed foods can increase your symptoms in frequency and severity. According to a review published in 2019, eating 4 servings of highly processed food each day increased the risk of developing IBS, along with cancer, obesity and high blood pressure. Making meals at home or buying fresh produce is a healthy substitute for buying processed foods when it is possible.