Much of the dietary information available for Irritable Bowel Syndrome is outdated and useless - or so inaccurate it's actually likely to trigger symptoms instead of prevent them. What's a reliable, fast and easy way to start following a diet that will actively help your Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms, instead of making them worse? A terrific first step is to start following:

The Ten Commandments of Eating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

1. ALWAYS eat soluble fiber first, eat soluble fiber whenever your stomach is empty, and make soluble fiber foods the largest component of every meal and snack.

2. Minimize your fat intake to 25% of your diet, maximum. Read labels and at restaurants, ask. Focus on small quantities of heart-healthy oils.

3. Never eat high fat foods, even in small portions, on an empty stomach or without soluble fiber. Better still, don't eat them at all.

4. Eliminate all red meat, dairy, fried foods, egg yolks, coffee, soda pop, and alcohol from your diet. This may be the most difficult dietary strategy to adopt, and I know it probably won't be fun or easy