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User Post: 5 Foods to avoid on a date (if you don't want to feel bloated, gassy, and....blah)

As a married woman, I have become somewhat accustomed to the fact that my digestive tract and my husband's digestive tract have their moments of 'not so perfect' etiquette.  It is, after all, human to pass gas.  And, as a result, I've become perfectly accepting of those less than lady-like or gentlemanly-like moments on a whole.

That said, whether you are married or single, going on a date should be special.  You want to look your best and feel your best.  You may have a favorite outfit you like to wear.  You may like to exercise that day to ensure you look a little extra 'buff'.  You may even head to your nail or hair salon for a little extra primping.  But what about your insides?  How do you get them prepared for a special, romantic evening?  It isn't as easy, is it?  For instance, if I eat certain things, I can end up feeling like a sausage: stuffed...gassy...bloated.  This doesn't always manifest itself in the best of ways and can quickly become an uncomfortable and awkward situation, both physically and aromatically.

Needless to say, if you are trying to have a romantic evening, this can really kill the mood.  So, what can you do?  You can avoid some of the more gassy foods and stick to those that will keep you smelling like a rose.  Lean proteins and fats tend to be the least gas producing, while foods that are high in carbohydrates, fiber and sugar tend to be the worst culprits.  Specifically, here is a list of those foods you might want to avoid while having a romantic interlude:

  1. Starchy foods: Pasta, potatoes, corn and wheat
  2. Dairy products: Milk, cheese and ice cream
  3. Veggies: Cabbage, spinach, broccoli, onions, artichokes and asparagus
  4. Fiber-Rich Foods: Whole grains, fruits, beans and peas
  5. Fruits: Apples, pears or peaches

As you can see, a lot of healthier foods, ironically, can cause extra gas in your system.  Unfortunately, some foods cause more gas in certain individuals than others.  Apparently, as I have now discovered, spinach does a number on me.  If you find that there are certain foods in particular that cause your digestive tract to go into a tail tizzy, you might want to eat those foods in smaller portions.

Do you have a 'spinach' in your life?

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  • LIZZ's Avatar
    Posted by LIZZ Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:09am PST

    I could have kicked myself when I forgot I was meeting meeting my sqeeze, and I had a salad for lunch w/ creamy garlic dressing. First off salad can do it for anyone. Ruf f-- e! Then garlic dressing! What was I thinking. Thankfully he lived a 1/2 hr away, so I got I got all the gas out! :)

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  • Tanya's Avatar
    Posted by Tanya Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:29am PST

    Hi I must say with me it has to be anything that has cabbage. I love Egg Rolls but they are mostly cabbage. Good thing my husband dosn't mind. It normally takes 1 hour for it to hit. My oldest son can not eat green beans. Even as a baby the baby food ones would turn him inside out. The Good thing about that is he loves all other veggies raw or cooked.

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  • cynthia's Avatar
    Posted by cynthia Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:38am PST

    You need a colon cleanse. You will be amazed when you see what you have been "harboring"

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  • LaurenW's Avatar
    Posted by LaurenW Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:55am PST

    most nuts cause gas as well. I have noticed eating healthier has caused more gas which sucks. It's like I want to eat better but veggies and nuts cause too much gas. I wonder if really thin healthy people just fart all day? I mean you might look nice but it's kinda gross.

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  • Chrystani's Avatar
    Posted by Chrystani Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:17am PST

    Mostly anything that compses a meal is on this list. So what r we suppose to eat? fish and carrots?

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  • Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance's Avatar
    Posted by Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:03pm PST

    Cat Woman....protein in general doesn't provide too much gas. Low-fat to non-fat dairy is a bit better than full fat dairy. More condensed veggies, like, yes, carrots. Each person's chemical make-up reacts differently to different foods, so you sort of have to test things out to see how you react. In my case, spinach does me in!

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  • sita's Avatar
    Posted by sita Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:09pm PST

    "I wonder if really thin healthy people just fart all day?"

    haha great now I'm wondering that TOO?!?!?! another awesome health "benefit" I have to look forward too, that would explain some of the interesting changes that have been taking place since I've started eating healthier. and yeah it does sound as gross as I think but still pretty funny.

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    Posted by Brett Blumenthal - Sheer Balance Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:23pm PST

    All people who are afraid of the smelly side effects of being healthy...don't let this deter you!!!!! The benefits way outweigh the drawbacks :)

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  • Twilight's Avatar
    Posted by Twilight Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:27am PST

    As you become slowly accustomed to eating a healthy diet, your body will no longer over react. Eat healthful, and introduce "good" food gradually, one by one. You will hardly ever get a gass attack. If it truly beccomes bothersome, I suggest seeing a gastroenterologist. The digstive tract Doc.

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    Posted by blah Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:18am PST

    My cabbage is steak.....while eating a low carb diet...a salad and a nice steak = GAS. I eat salads every day at lunch so it's not the salad.

    beware.

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