A healthy diet means eating a variety of nutritious foods. However, people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find that certain foods cause unpleasant digestive symptoms. Specific foods that trigger IBS are different for different people, so it's impossible to create a list of foods to avoid. Here are 12 foods that can make your irritable bowel syndrome worse.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the International Gastroenterology Organization, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America all agree that fiber is a colon-protective nutrient. During flare-ups, a low-fiber diet can be helpful in reducing material in the colon, thereby reducing symptoms and helping you recover more quickly.