My stomach doesn't like greens.

NoMoreBlameGame

This is an embarrassing post. -_-

I do have digestive tract illness that has been diagnosed (diagnosed before I became overweight)...but I'm not sure if this is because of that or not.

In any case, every time I eat greens (broccoli, brussel sprouts, snow peas (usually it's a bag of a mix of these things)etc) I spend a good part of the day in the bathroom (in a most unpleasant, painful, and "loose" way). So sorry for the detail.

It doesn't matter if I eat them in small quantities throughout the day...the "end result" is the same (pardon the pun).

Are there any foods or liquids that I can drink *with* the vegetables that are known to prevent this from happening or at least lessen it?

I'd prefer to stay the heck away from any over-the-counter 'firmers', as I'm already on enough medication and really don't want to mess with that.

I really *like* greens a *lot*...they just disagree with me.

Thank you in advance, and I apologize if the subject matter grossed anyone out.

I've left a message on my GE's voicemail regarding this, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask here also.

RodaRose

It is common. The veggies that you mention have "affinose."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffinose
Try other veggies lightly cooked: swiss chard, collards, endive, kale, lettuces, mustard greens, spinach, raddicchio
cucumbers, tomoteos, avocados, mushrooms,

odusgolp

Check with a doctor... or avoid them.

This is why I don't eat ice cream. Ever.

Brandolin11

Have you tried Digestitol? I have a friend who has diverticulitis and swears by this stuff. I myself took two of them, then ate an ENTIRE head of steamed kale to test it out, lol. Not a gurgle from the gut nor a peep from the...erm, well you know. Maybe give it a try!

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-ultra-digestitol-60-caps