allinknots: Red meat is a problem for a lot of people- even some of my non-IBS friends. I can eat moderate amounts of red meat that I fix at home. I have found that when I eat out, a lot of time, it's not the meat per se, but the fact that it's been marinated that is the problem. I eat tons of chicken, but occasionally if I eat it out, I'll have a problem, again because it's sometimes marinated or prepared in some way I don't tolerate well.BAMASOUTH: Related to this, I also have a problem with many breads, especially the great homemade ones. We've pinpointed my problem to the yeasts in the bread. Some breads I can get away with, and I take my own bread with me when I travel- also can get away with biscuits,(not sourdough), most muffins, etc.Trial and error, my friends!kate