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Amanda Stewart69 Amanda Stewart69 MemberOP
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Which foods are most likely to cause issues, and conversely, which ones help prevent them when it comes to... well, regular bathroom trips? 😎
Christian Sanchez4 Christian Sanchez4 Active Member
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Mild chicken with rice (though it can be a bit bland sometimes), chicken soup, boiled vegetables (potatoes, carrots, green beans, and Cauliflower), yogurt, and cooked oatmeal. I make sure to steer clear of canned fish or dried fishβ€”it's best to avoid those entirely.
I mostly stick to light soups,boiled veggies and chicken. I like to season things with yogurt. I try to stay away from anything fried, heavy spices, pasta, soy sauce, beans, and all that junk food...
Eating smaller, more frequent meals makes digestion much easier, in my experience...
Angela Wright Angela Wright Regular
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Amanda Stewart69 said:What kind of food is the biggest trigger, and conversely, what's actually safe? I'm talking about avoiding any immediate issues with... well, you know, the "emergency exit" situation. 😎

Meat is incredibly easy to digestβ€”that's exactly why carnivores have such short digestive tracts. Fiber-heavy foods, like most grains and vegetables, are much more "stubborn" to break down, meaning they require a lot more time and a much longer intestinal path to actually process.
Humans are essentially built to be witnesses to their own biology, which means a healthy person shouldn't struggle to digest any single whole food, whether it’s a protein or a carb. That said, I’ve always maintained that you should never mix proteins and carbs in the same sitting. It's just bad math for your gut. When you toss them together, your body hits a massive bottleneck because the enzymes required to break down meat are completely different from the ones needed for carbohydrates, leading to a total digestive meltdown. Basically, take the Bolognese off the menu. 😒
If you want to stop struggling every time you hit the bathroom, just stick to papaya, veggies, and whole grains. Honestly, eating stuff that’s a bit "harder" to digest actually makes things move much smoother.πŸ‘
Amanda Stewart69 Amanda Stewart69 MemberOP
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Nicole Lopez83 said:Mild chicken with rice (leaning towards bland), chicken soup, boiled vegetables (potatoes, carrots, green beans, Cauliflower), yogurt, cooked oatmeal, steamed fish (avoid canned or dried fish at all costs).
Mostly light soups,boiled vegetables and chicken, seasoned with yogurt, avoiding anything fried, heavy spices, pasta, soy, beans, etc., and junk food...
Smaller, more frequent meals are naturally easier to digest...

Cauliflower is easy to digest?! I feel like a balloon after eating it!
Christian Sanchez4 Christian Sanchez4 Active Member
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Rock Star said:Cauliflower causes bloating?! I feel like a giant balloon after eating it!

Unless you’re dealing with H. pylori or some other medical condition that requires a strict diet until you recover, don't go overboard on the veggies. You might want to steer clear of cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, onions, lemon, whole grains, and all that good stuff... honestly, just talk to your doctor. You shouldn't take our word for it since we don't know your specific medical history. Your physician will give you the real rundown.
or notπŸ€” if you run into an idiotπŸ™‚
Now, if you're perfectly healthy and your only issue is, well, let's call it "irregularity," then vegetables should be a total win. You could even whip up some homemade plum jam🧐 by mixing it with water. A little plum compote works wonders; nature provides plenty of those little "boosters" if you know where to look.😁 Of course, this assumes you don't have any diagnosed medical issues beyond just having a sluggish digestive system.
And boil them.
Basically, boil your cauliflower. Don't fry it, bread it, or roast it in the ovenβ€”none of those tasty recipes for now. Stick to smaller, more frequent meals. If you have digestive issues, there's no such thing as overeating. Otherwise... you're in for a bad time.😁

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