TMI Topic -- Veggies & Bathroom Trips

Hambone23

I've had this problem before. When I start incorporating vegetables into my diet in higher quantities, I find that my body doesn't seem to handle them well. I often end up with diarrhea (TMI, I apologize :embarassed:). Is this common when you first start out? I've never incorporated as many veggies for as long a time as I currently am, so I wonder if my system has to decide how to deal with this. I'm eating anywhere between 3-4 servings (1/2c per serving) of veggies (non-starchy & frozen) a day. Any thoughts/experience with this? Thanks!

kryptonitekelly

Too much fibre maybe?

I don't know if it will even out to be honest, it's never happened to me before

crystal8208

Increase your fiber intake as well. Take metamucil tablets if you need to. Veggie act as a natural... well, lubricant I guess for the GI tract. People who eat tons of greens are rarely constipated. :ohwell: So, if you are having issues with a little too much lubrication, balance that with added fiber to firm things up a bit. If this doesn't correct it, you may want to talk to a physician, just for a better recommendation. I'm a pharm tech and a supplement specialist. Well, I was at my previous job, LOL. Gave that up for my cushy desk job so I can be on MFP during the day. :blushing: But that was always my suggestion for those who were overly "regular". Good luck.

Hambone23

Thanks! I'll try the fiber suggestion, though I kinda thought veggies had fiber in them. Gah, there's still so much to learn about all this. :}

MrsLVF

I've had this problem before. When I start incorporating vegetables into my diet in higher quantities, I find that my body doesn't seem to handle them well. I often end up with diarrhea (TMI, I apologize :embarassed:). Is this common when you first start out? I've never incorporated as many veggies for as long a time as I currently am, so I wonder if my system has to decide how to deal with this. I'm eating anywhere between 3-4 servings (1/2c per serving) of veggies (non-starchy & frozen) a day. Any thoughts/experience with this? Thanks!

You may want to track which veggies are giving you the issue. But realistically it could be number of things unrelated to veggies. Something as simple as dehydration can cause diarrhea too. It's possible you may have a food intolerance, IBS, and other digestive issues But, It's always best to consult your DR.

isabellatheo32

My body always goes haywire when I switch from unhealthy to healthy eating (the same sort of haywire as yours). Like it's gone into shock or something. I find that if I wait it out it resolves itself. Hopefully it will pass soon enough!

UponThisRock

Increasing fiber too quickly can cause problems when your body is not used to it. Run a report for fiber to see where you've been. Start tracking it and increase it by 5g per week or so until you get it where you want.

ShrinkinMel

Try adding them one at a time, such as eating the same one several days before trying another and record what happens. You could be having intolerance to ONE. Many veggies do have fiber(I don't personally think its a fiber issue) but I'd be leaning towards either pesticides(are they organic?) and need washed even better or you may have an allergy/intolerance to one of them now that you increased it. You could also be detoxing. Lots of reasons that could happen.

Hambone23

Thanks again for the answers. This definitely gives me a place to start.

joyosplash

Veggies are FULL of fiber, that's what's most likely causing it. Happens to me too, I notice that I'm not eating any fruits and veggies so I increase my intake and the bathroom problems begin. It passes after a few days to a week, and sometimes things like beano or gas-x make it easier to get through. Fiber doesn't firm things up, it's actually a softener. But keeps you full...yay!

EMagineBeingEMazing

Veggies are FULL of fiber, that's what's most likely causing it. Happens to me too, I notice that I'm not eating any fruits and veggies so I increase my intake and the bathroom problems begin. It passes after a few days to a week, and sometimes things like beano or gas-x make it easier to get through. Fiber doesn't firm things up, it's actually a softener. But keeps you full...yay!

^^that's what I was thinking...

Gwenski

I think perhaps the fibre that you are getting is good 'roughage'.. as my mom used to call it (cleans the pipes, so to speak). By adding some additional 'smoother' fibre, (like a metamucil or benefibre) along with lots of water, you will actually be able to increase 'bulk' to the output which will make things more comfortable as they are eliminated. Hope that helps.

Gwenski

Just found this..hoping it helps explain what I was saying. Cheers

Soluble fiber is soft stuff -- the insides of beans, peas, lentils, mangoes, apples, peaches, figs, pineapple, pears, etc. Oatmeal and oat bran are also high in soluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps reduce cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. It also acts to slow down food as it passes through your intestines, which can help prevent diarrhea.

Insoluble fiber is the roughage type of fiber your digestive system needs. It's the indigestible part of the plant -- like strawberry seeds, apple and bean skins, the bran shell on brown rice and wheat grains. Insoluble fiber helps prevent constipation. People who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find that too much insoluble fiber worsens diarrhea. If you have IBS, you may want to opt for more soluble fiber.