most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-20T21:18:41Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/154399 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/154399/stewed-meat-upset-stomach margarets 2012-10-08T23:05:35Z 2013-01-07T21:22:00Z

<p>Looking for any clues, advice, suggestions here...</p> <p>Lately, like the last year or so, I find that stewed meats really upset my stomach and feel too rich or intense or something. I can only manage a few bites.</p> <p>It doesn't seem to matter what type of meat it is, it's the stewing. E.g I can eat a steak or lamb chop with no problems (yum!), but a simple lamb stew (with just onions, garlic, broth and spices) almost makes me vomit. Same with beef stew. (The other ingredients are totally OK in other dishes.) I've eaten plenty of stews in my life; this is a new development.</p> <p>Any idea why this might be happening? I can stop eating stews, but I want to SOLVE THE MYSTERY too.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154399/stewed-meat-upset-stomach/154477#154477 dmi 2012-10-09T11:16:11Z 2012-10-09T11:16:11Z

<p>I eat stew every single day. I've tried a few times adding onions or garlic, and it always ended with stomach pain, so my advice is to get rid of the onions, garlic, and spices. I only add a bit of salt at the end and that works great.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154399/stewed-meat-upset-stomach/154519#154519 JeJ 2012-10-09T16:26:59Z 2012-10-09T16:26:59Z

<p>FODMAPS. Or, you are stewing at too low a temp and are slurping back perfect-bacteria-breeding-ground. Or, you are sensitive to the rich fat-heavy denseness of stew- I always serve stew over a bed of broccoli and potatoes (or white rice) and my sensitive-to-rich-things partner is good to go.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154399/stewed-meat-upset-stomach/155860#155860 BarbaraC 2012-10-15T13:31:42Z 2012-10-15T13:31:42Z

<p>I'm having the same problem with stewed lentils with lamb, and I believe it could be the amount of fat, so if I ever feel like trying it again, I'll cut off every bit of fat first.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154399/stewed-meat-upset-stomach/155876#155876 Sara S. 2012-10-15T15:00:53Z 2012-10-15T15:00:53Z

<p>I have a harder time digesting stewed meats (cooked for 3 hours) than quick-cooked meats. The extra cooking is supposed to break down connective tissue and make it easier to eat, but I find the muscle fibers just too tough. My husband is the opposite: he prefers his meat very well cooked and loves stewed meats. I haven't found a solution for it. I just alternate cooking methods to keep everyone happy.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154399/stewed-meat-upset-stomach/155880#155880 Matt 2012-10-15T15:35:59Z 2012-10-15T15:35:59Z

<p>Excess free amino acids, too much free glutamate perhaps. I'm not personally not convinced that MSG sensitivity is real though. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/154399/stewed-meat-upset-stomach/168995#168995 Dan 2012-12-24T20:33:36Z 2012-12-24T20:33:36Z

<p>I bet it's the fat. Some animal fats can make people nauseous. I'm one of them. Try skimming or trimming all the fat next time, and then see how you feel. </p>