Blueberries (be warned - this is definitely TMI)

CoryIda
CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
I have a smoothie every morning for breakfast. It usually consists of almond milk, vegan protein powder, a banana, and some other sort of fruit. Typically I choose strawberries but sometimes I add blueberries either instead or in addition.

Well, if I add blueberries, even as little as a quarter cup, I have to go to the bathroom within 5 minutes of drinking my smoothie. It's pretty much an immediate stimulant for my body to... ummmmm... do its business.

I'm pretty regular anyway, but blueberries make a trip to the bathroom an immediate necessity. No other fruit has the same result, just blueberries. Blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, any other blueberry other things aren't quite the same either, just blueberry smoothies.

So, I am sharing this with you all just in case you are having a problem.... ummmm... going. Blueberry smoothies may be a solution for you.

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  • AlannaPie
    AlannaPie Posts: 349 Member
    This is WTMI Read at your own risk

    I have stomach issues, and recently I was suffering from a specific stomach problem that begins with the letter D for three weeks. I bought a blueberry smoothie from the supermarket and it was the first thing to make a difference. Apparently berries and blueberries in particular are good fiber
  • Samantharose8akaDebbie
    Samantharose8akaDebbie Posts: 407 Member
    I was just going to add that blueberries are good for the big "D" word for most people.............
  • Gershwyn
    Gershwyn Posts: 88
    Who knew! Blueberries cure depression! Oh... wait.
  • asallen7
    asallen7 Posts: 301
    LOL....This is funny! I appreciate the info. :-)
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Blueberries are a very good.......stimulant.....:bigsmile: That's the first thing I head for when I have a problem in that area. With me.....mixed in anything or straight up I get......movin, so to speak :laugh:
  • pinkarrow
    pinkarrow Posts: 62
    Yeah I have trouble, ummm, going and I found an app for my Droid that included high fiber foods and included blueberries in my diet. Well, all I can say is, YEP, they work! :)
  • ksnurse25
    ksnurse25 Posts: 62 Member
    no crap!:tongue: ....hahahahaha!
  • StacLegg
    StacLegg Posts: 346 Member
    where have you all been for that last 2 months of my life!!!!!!:flowerforyou:

    I have had trouble every since I started eating healthy!! go figure!!
    I've done Activia, Flaxseed, Oatmeal......
    off to the grocery store I go to get some blueberries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Thanks Guys - Gals!! =)
  • YourFriendBecky
    YourFriendBecky Posts: 229
    Good to know, good to know. : )
  • Lona728
    Lona728 Posts: 105
    This is coming at a perfect time for me! I have been having trouble for about a week now. I have been eating all kinds of fiber and nothing is helping. As soon as my blender comes out of the dishwasher I am making a blueberry smoothie! Thank : )
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Another bit of helpful info: Blueberries can be pretty expensive but I buy the frozen unsweetened blueberries from Wal-Mart - $11-12 for a HUGE bag (10 cups), which is a lot of money at once but lasts for a long time and is at least1/4 of the price of fresh blueberries per ounce.
  • Lona728
    Lona728 Posts: 105
    All I have is the frozen. I never buy the fresh because they are sooo expensive! I really appreciate the tips!
  • hyenagirl
    hyenagirl Posts: 206 Member
    Blueberries are my fav natural food. I usually eat around a pint at a time when I can afford them. It doesn't cause any regularity issues or the "big D" but it does turn it forest green shade.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Maybe my Gi tract is either really regular...or abnormal...cause blue berries don't cause me to go 10-200 (if you've seen Smokey and the Bandit) any more than usual? :flowerforyou:
  • Ravyn1982
    Ravyn1982 Posts: 225 Member
    Blueberries are one of my fav foods:) And I live in prime blueberry country. Lots grow wild around me. I try to pick them as much as possible when its season. I go regularly but I guess they may be part of the reason I'm more regular during picking season though..
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Blueberries are my fav natural food. I usually eat around a pint at a time when I can afford them. It doesn't cause any regularity issues or the "big D" but it does turn it forest green shade.

    Amazing how "blue" berries will do that particular shade of green.....you would think it would turn it more purple. LOL
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