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4. Red meat

Red meat, including ground and roast beef, hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, ham, bacon, and salami, is difficult to digest and can trigger IBS symptoms. These animal products lack fiber and have low water content, which can lead to contractions in the colon. Processed meats like sausages also contain additives and nitrates that can aggravate an already sensitive gut. Again, folks with irritable bowel syndrome tend to tolerate chicken, turkey, seafood, and plant-based foods like tempeh better. If you cut red meat out of your diet, be sure to get your iron from other sources, such as leafy greens.

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