amberino21 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've been having a similar breakfast for a while, that I love - it's delicious! Omelette, cooked in coconut oil, filled with a spicy, tomatoey, mushroom and zucchini sauce that I make with chilli, garlic, onion powder, paprika, cumin. I add fresh coriander and serve it with steamed broccoli coated in coconut oil. It's sensational, but I've noticed an hour or so later that I get stomach cramps and generally need a toilet quick! So not so sensational. For the past couple of days, I've had something else for breakfast, but had this exact same thing for lunch. No cramping, no toilet required. Is it possible to not tolerate certain foods on an empty stomach but for them to be ok later? Anyone else noticed anything similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I think that is entirely possible. It's called post-prandial diarrhea, although it can happen anytime not just in the AM When you eat, it does spur muscle activity in your whole digestive system, including your colon. The D is most likely caused by a meal you had previously, which has not digested properly, and when your system 'wakes up', your colon starts spasming and you have to run to the bathroom. Before I learned about FODMAPS, I had this constantly. It's very frustrating because you concentrate on what you just ate instead of what is really causing the D. I hate to say it amberino, but I do think you may have IBS or some other chronic digestive issue. I know you've had sensitivity to some foods (the broccoli stands out to me) so maybe some diet changes? Here is a good link I found on the subject: http://ibs.about.com/od/diarrhea/a/Diarrhea-After-Eating.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Thanks, bet - it's funny that something like that is actually a "thing" with a name!! I've just had a look on google, and as part of an article found this tip for lessening the effects: "3. Eat small meals and avoid fatty foods, e.g. fried food, fatty meats and thick gravy. Large meals and fatty foods can increase the strength of intestinal contractions and thus prompt a diarrhea episode." This would be by far my fattiest meal....although I'm not sure how changing time of day changes the "result". The previous nights dinner included lots of similar ingredients (we're sticking to a plan so have been eating the same meals a lot), whereas the breakfasts I ate were a lot different and more starchy carb based. Further investigation required! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Yeah, it is a bit comforting that these 'things' that happen to us have names. So we are not alone (or crazy!). I spent years not eating in the morning before I got to work to avoid this type of situation, especially when commuting on the subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 amberino - could it be the coconut oil on an empty stomach? Granted, I don't have a gallbladder, but some fats and I don't get along without some other stuff in my belly to absorb them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 I had considered the coconut oil, robin, but didn't know if the timing would make a difference. I might try ghee and EVOO tomorrow and see how I go! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 So, I used ghee and mayo instead of coconut oil. same result.... this morning I took the mushrooms out. and no issues. there is mushrooms in my (pre made) dinner, but not a huge amount - I have noticed a lesser but similar reaction at dinner, so perhaps it's the mushrooms giving me problems. i'll add them back in tomorrow and see how I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Huh! I'm curious to find out! Glad it wasn't the fat, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 You know, I had mushrooms the other day and I did have a reaction, not immediately. But they were the only different thing I ate recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninglawyer88 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Maybe swap out the broccoli for a baked sweet potato with shredded coconut to cut down on the fat a bit and absorb the fat from the omelet. worth trying (I love sweet potatoes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Maybe swap out the broccoli for a baked sweet potato with shredded coconut to cut down on the fat a bit and absorb the fat from the omelet. worth trying (I love sweet potatoes). After a few days of experiments I think it's the amount of fat - I took out an egg and it's been fine! I think I actually need the fibrous vegies...my lunch has the same amount of fat but a lot more raw fibrous vegies and I've never had an issue! (Or it could just be the amount of eggs...) Unfortunately I can't add sweet potato - I'm to stick to a plan at the moment (sports related) and can't move a lot around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninglawyer88 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'm glad you found the culprit! That's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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