What causes gas?

[Anham Mahna]

I'm on Day 9, and last night I had some minor gas. This morning, my belly felt a little extended. Thing is, I haven't eaten anything that isn't Whole30 compliant.

Last night, for dinner, I had:

a few spoonfuls of mashed sweet potatoes, made with ghee and coconut milk

leftover chicken and gravy, from nomnompaleo's recipe

avocado slices

fruity pico de gallo (orange, grapefruit, jicama marinated in lemon juice with ground chili)

Lunch was:

fruity pico de gallo

paleo shepherd's pie, with cauliflower on top

macadamia nuts

Breakfast was:

Machaca (slow cooked brisket, shredded and sautéed with homemade salsa)

unsweetened applesauce

Might this just be leftover issues from earlier eating habits?

[Robin Strathdee]

Sometimes, food just gives you gas. Sweet potatoes get me every once in awhile, as do veggies like cauliflower. I'd suggest trying some different veggies today and seeing if things settle down a bit.

[Anham Mahna]

Thanks, Robin! This makes me feel better. I read in the emails we get on the Whole30 that even during week 2 your body is still getting used to things and getting rid of things. It seemed so odd to me to think that it's take so long, but... I guess that's what happens!

[chigalpaleo]

I'm on Day 19 of my W30 and I noticed in the last 2 days that I definitely have issues with broccoli and cauliflower. I've eaten them both quite a bit prior to my W30 but I think now that I've cleaned up everything else I really notice the effects of stuff like that. Good luck!!