College cafeterias can be a mixed bag, with many campuses bringing fast food chains into their student unions.
Finding good IBS lunch ideas might be difficult and may even change from day to day.
This is why packing a lunch, while time-intensive, might be the best idea to prevent IBS flare-ups.
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Upgrading Your Sandwich Game
The staple of brown bag lunches is the sandwich.
It travels well, is easy to eat on the run, and has an endless variety.
Bread such as sourdough and French are delicious alternatives to plain white bread.
Skip the lunch meat, cheese, and mayonnaise and try soy, tofu, or seafood alternatives.
Cut Down on the Time It Takes
Packing a lunch every day can be time-consuming.
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