Steph McGovern has shared the tactic she uses to control her IBS (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Steph McGovern has divulged her secret to managing her IBS symptoms, claiming that a specific eating routine has “sorted” the issue for her.
Irritable bowel syndrome (), which affects the digestive system with symptoms such as cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation, is a widespread condition, according to the .
In a candid discussion with the Mail on Sunday, Steph, 42, shared details about her habits, including that the salad she had at 2pm was her first meal of the day, reports .
Timing seems to be crucial for Steph in controlling her IBS, as she disclosed that adhering to a strict eating window has led to her symptoms being “totally sorted”.
She said: “The earliest I eat is 11am and the latest is 7pm, although I fast for longer when I can. My IBS is totally sorted now.”
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Steph revealed that the earliest she eats is 11am and the latest is 7pm (Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The ex- Breakfast host has been dealing with IBS since her youth. In a previous conversation with the Express in 2022, Steph mentioned she “assumed that it was an intolerance”.
It wasn’t until later in life that she had her gut “tested”, but the findings “came out as the worst third of the population”.
Recalling the moment, Steph said: “It was one of those shocking moments and obviously I was being filmed at the time, but I was really embarrassed.”
The tests revealed she had a “bad diversity of bacteria” in her gut. Besides fasting, Steph also mentioned last year that she incorporates kimchi into her meals and enjoys “kefir drinks every so often”.
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Steph revealed that her eating schedule helps her manage her IBS (Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Intermittent fasting (IF), a dietary approach that alternates between periods of eating and fasting, comes in various forms such as the 5:2 diet, 16:8 plan, alternate day, and 24-hour fast, according to .
The 16:8 method restricts food consumption to an eight-hour window each day. While some believe IF can aid weight loss, others warn of potential side effects like irritability and anxiety, as reported by .
suggests that research on the connection between IBS and IF is sparse, with some scientists proposing that IF could enhance digestion and gut health.
Conversely, other experts argue that frequent smaller meals could be more beneficial for those suffering from IBS.