I am thinking about starting the popular South Beach Diet. I need to lose quite a bit of weight. I have wicked Irritable Bowel Syndrome and was wondering what effect South Beach will have on it. Do you know?

Poonurse responds:

This sounds like a cop-out -- but it might have an effect, and it might not. In general, you SHOULD try to follow a balanced diet with plenty of fiber. I don't believe there is a whole lot of fiber consumed on the South Beach diet.

However, you could give it a try and see what happens.

Thanks for asking Poonurse!

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