Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I'm currently two weeks into my elimination diet; eating pretty much only meat and sweet potatoes. I feel okay but I hoped to feel better to be honest. My stools aren't what they're supposed to be. Not terrible, but it was better when I was eating more greens.

I wonder what veggies I can add to my diet to help improve my stools. Except for FODMAPs and nightshades?

flag	asked Jan 14 2012 at 18:37 Daniel 233●3●10

cerement · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-14 19:24:41Z UTC

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You're looking for stuff high in insoluble fiber (insoluble fiber scrubs your guts, soluble scrubs your arteries), which is usually cellulose. Celery, pretty much the whole cabbage family (but on the FODMAP list), bitter leafy greens, bell peppers (FODMAP), peeled cucumbers (cucumber skin causes a lot of people to burp), fresh sprouts. Edible grasses and grass like plants would also count (don't know how gluten-intolerant respond to wheatgrass drinks), but would give you a chance to enjoy more lemongrass.

High insoluble fiber: http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/fiber2.asp

And FODMAP list: http://www.primal-palate.com/2011/07/reflecting-on-year-of-paleo-what-fk-is.html

answered Jan 14 2012 at 19:24

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You need both soluble and insoluble fiber for good poops. Soluble is the kind in tubers and grains that dissolves to a gel-like substance to create smooth poops. What about spinach? It contains both types of fibre and I think it helps clean me out. And it's not gassy like kale and other greens. Plus it shrinks so much when cooked, you can easily eat a large quantity. – Renee Jan 14 2012 at 19:32

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I have never heard of fiber forming a gel like substance. I always thought it scratched up the mucous membrane and absorbed water to bulk up the bolus. – primallykosher Jan 15 2012 at 4:01

We need both types (variety is good when you're an omnivore), we just don't need it in quite the quantities that the standard diets insist we need (unless you're planning a colon cleansing). What we need is even more variety in our intestinal flora to deal with this stuff: boingboing.net/2010/08/04/… boingboing.net/2010/04/08/… – cerement Jan 15 2012 at 9:12

Georgia · Answer 2 · 2012-01-14 22:02:57Z UTC

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Try some spinach. Or rather, a lot of spinach. It's higher in magnesium, which helps your bowls get relaxed. And drink plenty of water.

answered Jan 14 2012 at 22:02

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jessica · Answer 3 · 2012-02-09 22:06:56Z UTC

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greens, lettuce, cilantro, parsley, raddichio, escarole...... okra baked carrots, caualiflower, parsnips,

answered Feb 9 2012 at 22:06

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What veg to add for better stools during meat and tuber diet?

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