bloating issue

[purerawnow]

Hi me again :)
My raw journey so far has been good and easy. However, I feel my stomach bloating and feel like having a big belly. BUT, I am healthy and in a very good shape. It's the raw veggies that make me feel bloating. Any thoughts and ideas to avoid bloating?
Thanks

[rawlight]

Hi me again :)
Any thoughts and ideas to avoid bloating?

Sometimes the combination of veggies can cause bloating. Or you are eating more fruits and veggies than you are used to digesting. You might try digestive enzymes to help digest your food.

[purerawnow]

Thanks Rawlight!
I will add it to my diet. That's right, after my raw life style, I've been eating much much more veggies and fruits than usual since they are my main dishes and snacks. On the third day, I dropped grains.

[Dimond]

Welcome Purerawnow. I agree about the enzymes.

[Frugal Raw]

Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!

[spicyfull]

RAW can cause Gas also, guess you have the lesser.

[rayofsunshine]

Good luck on your raw journey! Hope the enzymes help. There may be some veggies that are hard for you to digest raw. Green smoothies are an excellent way to consume them. Just listen to your body.

[LotsaRaw]

Very common - I learned yesterday that turnips cause turnip-smelling gas! :eek: Next time I make sushi rice - no turnips - jicama only! LOL

Keep trying new things and figure out what the culprits are. Search the board - there is a post about certain excercises that ease the gas pains - get it all out! (and not in public per se!)

[purerawnow]

I appreciate all your advices.
I got my very first enzyme caps. As for now, I am still exploring. Anyone knows which brand is good for raw vegan?
Do we really need multiple enzyme?
The ingredients say pancreatin, betaine hydrocloride, pepsin, bromelain, and papain. Do I need all these or simply one or two is enough?

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[freshlight]

don't know anything about those..wishing you to get well soon! Eva xoxo

[HolyGuacamole]

Pepsin is of animal origin, and pancreatin likely is unless it says otherwise, if that is a consideration for you.

[jacsam]

Just want to say hello and welcome....it's great to have you here. Hope you've had a chance to read Alissa's book....it really answers all the raw questions you have and will have. Good Luck!

[Veronica01]

try eating all your fruits before veggies and salads, take a probiotic before hand too, try to limit or not drink water with meals and give your body some time to build up the enzymes in your digestive tract. Sometimes i feel like that too if i food combine too many things or eat too many nuts and avocados.. I don't like that feeling either, so im making sure to eat fruit before everything else and be conscious about what im eating.

[Rawfood2009]

oh also in addition to my other quick reply please note that Beano may be of some assistance too! I think it's natural but I recommend reading ingredients always.

[TaupeRawMan]

Hi PureRawNow -

I like V-gest by Enzymedica. No fillers, all vegan, good quality.

[donnyandcathy]

I have that same problem, but I thought it was because I am having digestion issues. I cut out my nuts and seeds the past few days and my bloating has gotten a lot better. I wasn't soaking my nuts, so that could have been the main problem. I am going to add them back, but I will soak overnight this time. It was funny though, I looked like I was 5-6 months pregnant in my lower stomach, and you could tell it was just filled with air. It is like my intestines are all swelled up. The gas doesn't "come out" which is good for my family :D But not for me. I thought about sticking a needle in my belly button and letting it out, but I thought I better not LOL :eek:
Good luck, and let us know if you figure out what is triggering it for you.
Cathy

[Myca]

RAW can cause Gas also, guess you have the lesser.

Gass!!! I bet that is why my stomach is growing!

[donnyandcathy]

You didn't swallow a watermelon seed did you??? :D