Just Kate Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 A few weeks ago, I decided to try a low-carb diet. I felt good on it and everything was fine. Just a few days ago, I had some stress in my life and I went back to my old eating habits. Now for the past few days, I am having major tummy troubles (i.e. many trips to the bathroom, upset stomach, etc.). I have never really had problems like this in the past before, so I am wondering if adding grains/dairy back into my diet could be affecting me? Or maybe I'm just getting old... Thoughts? Could this mean that I have a food sensitivity? If so, why didn't I have problems before I started eating low carb? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hmm... I get upset stomachs and intestinal issues just from the stress and anxiety (think IBS). And the results can last for days. Could this be it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I read somewhere (Good Calorie, Bad Calorie? Whole30 blog? somewhere...) that when you eliminate a food that was just a bit of a problem, if you add it back later, it is a much worse problem for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hmm... I get upset stomachs and intestinal issues just from the stress and anxiety (think IBS). And the results can last for days. Could this be it? Well, I would think this might be it, but I have had some very stressful times over the past few years and nothing like this happened to my stomach. As a matter of fact, the way I handled my stress over the past few years was to eat, eat, eat junk food (which is why I am trying to do something about this extra weight now!). I read somewhere (Good Calorie, Bad Calorie? Whole30 blog? somewhere...) that when you eliminate a food that was just a bit of a problem, if you add it back later, it is a much worse problem for you. I didn't read that book, but parts of his other one (can't think of the name right now). I was trying to remember if I read something like this. I wonder if there is a true way to know what different foods do to my body, without going to the doctor to be tested. An elimination diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Depending on how long you've been not eating a certain food, the body quits making the enzyme needed to digest said food. There will be a certain amount of upset and discomfort when the food is suddenly reintroduced. The body will again produce the enzyme but it takes a day or two for the levels to fully build up. If you keep eating the old foods your body will adjust and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 sounds like a food thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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