Popcorn

bttory · Post by **bttory** » Sun Aug 26, 2018 2:35 pm

Hi all,

I'm one of those that that is in "remission" (in the sense that I am not on drugs to control MC), but to stay there, I cannot tolerate most foods (grains, dairy, raw veges, etc.). But for some reason, when I eat a good quantity of popcorn (made from scratch without all the fillers, flavors, etc.), it seems to help in terms of more solid bowel movements. I'm still bloated when I eat it (as is the case with most any other food, including my "safe foods"), but bowel movements improve.

This is puzzling because if I eat other grains, I get loose stools. Has any one else had a "positive" reaction to popcorn like this? Any thoughts on why it is "helping," or if I should continue eating it? Thanks for any feedback!

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:00 pm

Hello. I am in remission as well and most foods bloat me, too. I recently tried organic popcorn made in coconut oil that I purchased at Costco. I have normans for the most part and it caused C so I stopped eating it. Sorry I'm not much help to you.

bttory · Post by **bttory** » Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:19 am

Thanks for weighing in. "Normans" mean normal bowel movements, right? Strange that it constipated you. Have you found ANY foods that don't cause bloating? It's been a real struggle for me.

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Mon Aug 27, 2018 6:42 pm

Norman is a term used on here for a normal bowel movement. I'll have to think about what foods don't cause me to bloat. I weigh 115 and many times after I eat I look like I'm 4 months pregnant even though I feel okay.

bttory · Post by **bttory** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:50 am

Thanks for the explanation. I have a similar problem: almost every food makes be look pregnant (and it really sticks out, because I am an athletic person with little fat on my body). I've tried so hard to figure out what foods cause the bloat (or what remedies can be used to eliminate it), but have had little success. Any advice you (or others) have would be much appreciated.

Erica P-G · Post by **Erica P-G** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:05 pm

If I get into onions, or too much sugar I tend to bloat....if I get into gluten and don't know it I will bloat also but it may take a day or two for it to hit me full force. Ironically heat can do it too and if I don't get enough salt and water in my daily regimen I notice it as well.

It is a real balancing act during the hot months so I wonder if our electrolytes when unbalanced can cause this bloating effect. I thought I was gaining weight lately but have weighed myself and I might have changed 1 pound.....so it can be deceiving.

I hope you find your bloating sensitivities soon.
Cheers
Erica

Post by **tex** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:03 am

I wonder if it could be insufficient stomach acid. Bloating is usually a sign of poor digestion. If you're not eating anything that causes the production of antibodies, it could just be a sign of insufficient stomach acid. When food is in the stomach too long (because of insufficient acid), it tends to ferment, causing gas, bloating, and sometimes diarrhea.

Tex

bttory · Post by **bttory** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:14 am

tex wrote:I wonder if it could be insufficient stomach acid. Bloating is usually a sign of poor digestion. If you're not eating anything that causes the production of antibodies, it could just be a sign of insufficient stomach acid. When food is in the stomach too long (because of insufficient acid), it tends to ferment, causing gas, bloating, and sometimes diarrhea.

Tex

Really interesting thought, thanks for sharing. I've never thought of stomach acid (or lack thereof) as an issue. How does one solve that issue? Are there foods and/or supplements that trigger stomach acid production? Or that hinder it, and should thus be avoided? What are the typical causes of low stomach acid? So many questions! If any one has any experience with this issue and is willing to share their insight, I'd very much appreciate it. Thanks all!

Post by **tex** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:08 am

The main cause of insufficient stomach acid is aging. I believe gastric acid production peaks when we are in our late 20's or early 30's and declines steadily after that. You can treat it with the proper dose of Betaine HCL. To find the proper dose, you can follow the directions for regulating Betaine HCL at this site:

How to Supplement with Betaine HCL for Low Stomach Acid

Tex

Marcia K · Post by **Marcia K** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 4:49 pm

Thank you, Tex. I really need to start taking Betaine HCL. It's embarrassing how extended my stomach becomes after I eat.

bttory · Post by **bttory** » Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:05 pm

tex wrote:The main cause of insufficient stomach acid is aging. I believe gastric acid production peaks when we are in our late 20's or early 30's and declines steadily after that. You can treat it with the proper dose of Betaine HCL. To find the proper dose, you can follow the directions for regulating Betaine HCL at this site:

How to Supplement with Betaine HCL for Low Stomach Acid

Tex

Thank you! I suppose I should figure out if I do in fact have low stomach acid before supplementing. I'll do some research on how to figure that out. I really appreciate your help.