Bananas are generally highly praised among jpouchers, but along with apples, I read that both apples and bananas have sorbitol, a type of sugar alcohol that has the potential to cause gas.
I love bananas, and apple slices with peanut butter is always a good snack of mine as well, but I'm concerned that it may be causing me extra gas that I don't notice as its in my daily diet. Does anyone else have problems with sorbitol/bananas/apples?
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I honestly eat whatever I want. I have regardless whatever I do, I just say enjoy life as long as its not hurting you physically and emotionally.
Many fruits contain sorbitol. I guess your own individual tolerance should be your guide. There is no set rule. Apples have more, bananas have less. It is also about fiber and other sugars (like fructose). Eat your fruit and if you feel fine, believe it!
For me, I do not eat large amounts of any one fruit at one time. I mix it up and don’t worry about it. But that is just me. Here is a link with more info:
https://www.gastroenterologie-...rbit_intolerance.pdf
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@Isaiah Jones posted:Bananas are generally highly praised among jpouchers, but along with apples, I read that both apples and bananas have sorbitol, a type of sugar alcohol that has the potential to cause gas.
I love bananas, and apple slices with peanut butter is always a good snack of mine as well, but I'm concerned that it may be causing me extra gas that I don't notice as its in my daily diet. Does anyone else have problems with sorbitol/bananas/apples?
I would try cutting out those two items for a week or so and making a note each day of what happens. I guess you need to make sure not to inadvertently replace them with other items that are high in sorbitol.
If it seems to help in the gas front, you could consult with your doctor/dietitian and try eliminating and then reintroducing FODMAPs (of which sorbitol is one).
Bananas I'm fine, but ate an apple a didn't really agree with me. I haven't tried again in awhile.
I tend to peel apples and share an apple with someone else in my house. I eat just about everything, and I don’t really know if apples cause a problem, but I have caution left over from pre-colectomy days 20+ years ago.
