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Oatmeal, potatoes, bananas and soft, skinless fruits are rich in soluble fiber and may help with diarrhea. Sweet potatoes are an especially good soluble-fiber source, containing 2 grams per half-cup of flesh.
Soluble fiber is the key to preventing the abdominal spasms and bowel dysfunction of IBS. This is true not just for soluble fiber foods but supplements as well. Remember, soluble fiber works by regulating water content in the bowel, form a stabilizing gel that relieves cramping and prevents both IBS diarrhea and constipation.