I often post salad recipes and my April newsletter is all about salads. But what if salads hurt your gut? It happens.
There are times when we just can’t tolerate healthy foods we love like fruits and vegetables. This is a typical symptom of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other GI problems.
I tolerate raw vegetables most of the time, but every once in a while I go through a period that I need to eat only cooked veggies. During those periods, raw veggies just don’t feel right in my gut.
Even when I can’t eat raw vegetables, I still enjoy salads. I just lightly steam the veggies first. It’s surprisingly good. A friend makes a wonderful cabbage and kale salad with the greens lightly cooked.
The inability to tolerate raw vegetables is usually a sign that something is going on. Possibilities include food allergies or sensitivities, intestinal inflammation, or bacterial imbalance – and there are things you can do about it!
If you don’t know what is going on with your gut (and it is more common than you may think), schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider. Gastroenterologists and Dietitians specializing in digestive health (like me!) are good choices.
Find more nutrition information, my Mindful Eating CD, and my monthly newsletter on my website: http://healthyhabitscoach.com. Eat well!
