Raw fruits and vegetables make me feel horrible

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  • wewon
    wewon Posts: 838 Member
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    Because you don't eat raw fruits and vegetables.

    Yeah, because that makes sense....

    Actually it does. It's probably the fiber that your body just isn't used to. You'll get used to it if you value your health.


    Ditto.

    Your body takes time to adjust to that much fiber. You either ramp up your fiber or give yourself time to adjust to the fiber that you're now taking in.
  • beaglelover12
    beaglelover12 Posts: 52
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    I suppose I'll just keep at it until the gas goes away. I have to say, it's rather unpleasant. =(
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Then why not cook them?

    I almost always do, but it'd be nice not to have to do that every time.

    OIC, have you tried Beano or taking a daily probiotic?
  • professorRAT
    professorRAT Posts: 690 Member
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    Because you don't eat raw fruits and vegetables.

    Yeah, because that makes sense....

    Actually it does. It's probably the fiber that your body just isn't used to. You'll get used to it if you value your health.

    Seconded

    ^yes
  • islandnutshel
    islandnutshel Posts: 1,143 Member
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    it take time for your stomach to adapt to a diet change. Eat slowly, chew your food very well and eat raw veg in smaller amounts until your system is working. Steaming your vegetables or flash boiling them is a great way to retain nutrients and helps them digest better.
  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
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    What is the most important discovery in the history of mankind? Fire.
    There's a reason.
    http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2010/08/raw_veggies_can_pack_a_punch_b.html
    http://mariamaestevens.com/2011/05/01/raw-vs-cooked-how-to/

    I'm not saying never eat raw veggies, I'm just saying raw vs cooked isn't that big of a deal.
  • beaglelover12
    beaglelover12 Posts: 52
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    Then why not cook them?

    I almost always do, but it'd be nice not to have to do that every time.

    OIC, have you tried Beano or taking a daily probiotic?

    I took a lot of gas-x yesterday that didn't seem to help
  • joyous504
    joyous504 Posts: 72
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    Because you don't eat raw fruits and vegetables.

    Yeah, because that makes sense....

    It does make sense. Your body isn't used to all the fiber. Eat the fruit before you eat your meal. I'm a vegan (no animal products at all), have been for two years, and some veggies still make me gassy due to all the fiber. If you're not used to it, it could really jack your system. Don't let that stop you though. They are the best thing for you.
  • allanseabrook
    allanseabrook Posts: 2 Member
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    You might find it's only a small selection of raw fruits and vegetables that's upsetting you. Perhaps try eliminating them all and then introducing them one at a time over a period of time. Your body should let you know when you get to the one that doesn't agree with you.
  • Trainypooh
    Trainypooh Posts: 22 Member
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    agreed. if you arent feeling well, it means that you arent getting enough fiber in your diet and the increase in fiber is making you feel gassy. up your fiber intake, I suggest having the fiber count alongside your calories an macros on myfitnesspal to make sure you reach your daily intake. Maybe even invest in a fiber drink like metamucil or something similar. (fiber makes you less hungry and boosts your metabolism). Try to stick it out, the gas and bloating will eventually go away :)
  • CharityEaton
    CharityEaton Posts: 508
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    Because you don't eat raw fruits and vegetables.

    Yeah, because that makes sense....


    It does.....the more you eat them the more your bady gets back in tune with itself and the less uncomfortable you will feel.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
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    Keep eating them, but gradually add them into your diet instead of all at once. I take Beano and it helps a LOT but it is a bit expensive. I searched online and found a cheaper version of the same stuff at GNC, but I haven't tried it yet.
    Eventually your body gets used to the extra fiber. Don't give up! Veggie are good for you!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Then why not cook them?

    I almost always do, but it'd be nice not to have to do that every time.

    OIC, have you tried Beano or taking a daily probiotic?

    I took a lot of gas-x yesterday that didn't seem to help

    Totally different med. You have to take Beano with your first bite of food, but it does work pretty well for some foods (at least for me).

    I never really had any digestion issues but started taking a daily probiotic to get my daughter off my back and I've noticed much less gas from eating vegetables since I did.
  • beaglelover12
    beaglelover12 Posts: 52
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    I'm gonna fart all over you guys. Haha. I get it, I get it. I will keep eating them until my body adjusts. Blah!
  • Jerrawuff
    Jerrawuff Posts: 58
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    ith being alergic that could have something to do with it. And having a sensitive stomach doesn't help. Just keep at it or talk to your Doc about it and see if there is something you can take.
  • leopardjunkie
    leopardjunkie Posts: 149
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    it is possible you have a condition called Fructose Malabsorption, not to be confused with Fructose Intolerance.

    it is grouped into the IBS catagory, It means that your can not process the fructose or fructans and possibly other sugars in food. Most people with this can not process the sugars in fruits the most potant tend to be apples, watermelon to name a few.

    If you think you may have it, you can see a GI specialist, they can do a hydrogen breath test to confirm

    I can also reccomend some books that talk about foodmap diet and how to do a elimination diet to get an idea of what food effect you

    Not saying thats what it is, but letting you know it could be possible. . you could just be super gassy :):) but somthing to consider if you power through and it does not get better. it could just be an adjustment phase
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
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    Because you don't eat raw fruits and vegetables.

    Yeah, because that makes sense....

    It makes perfect sense, actually. If you're gut isn't used to dealing with that much fiber and suddenly it's stuffed you're going to get gassy. Always increase fiber slowly and be consistent.

    It took a while but I found a number that worked for me. Over 25 and I'm uncomfortable and feel bloated. Under 15 and I get ....other issues.
  • MrsCassieThreatt
    MrsCassieThreatt Posts: 42 Member
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    Because you don't eat raw fruits and vegetables.


    Agree with this poster
  • beaglelover12
    beaglelover12 Posts: 52
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    Yep, I got it now. Thanks. Y'all should really read through all (or most) of the posts before responding.
  • lorenzoinlr
    lorenzoinlr Posts: 338 Member
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    As far as reading the whole thread, maybe they didn't want to risk staying around long enough to do that because of the gas....

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