[anti_clwntwn]

anyone experience bloating after eating raw broccoli? I started eating a lot more vegetables recently, and find that my stomach feels huge in the afternoon after eating. I searched and read that some people have trouble digesting some raw vegetables. I'm going to start boiling them tomorrow, but has anyone else had this problem? any other way to fix it? (ie digestive enzymes)

[finnegan]

I've not had a problem personally. Just remember that veggies have a decent bit of water in them, too. That may cause a bit of bloat.

[brad_mn]

I just get crazy gas from raw broccoli. Try steaming instead of boiling, may help.

[6StingHero]

Raw broccoli is excellent to eat for training. Actually broccoli period is good for you.

[Andy Rickert]

too bad I absolutely hate the stuff

[finnegan]

Originally Posted by Andy Rickert

too bad I absolutely hate the stuff

You don't have to like it. You just have to eat it.

[Chaseg1520]

Originally Posted by finnegan

You don't have to like it. You just have to eat it.

so true so true

[Country Gravy]

Originally Posted by finnegan

You don't have to like it. You just have to eat it.

QFT. If I stopped eating the things I didn't like my meal plans would consist of next to nothing lol

[Diomedes]

If the raw broccoli is giving you problems just steam it, don't boil.

[MikeMartial]

Originally Posted by anti_clwntwn

anyone experience bloating after eating raw broccoli? I started eating a lot more vegetables recently, and find that my stomach feels huge in the afternoon after eating. I searched and read that some people have trouble digesting some raw vegetables. I'm going to start boiling them tomorrow, but has anyone else had this problem? any other way to fix it? (ie digestive enzymes)

The sulforaphane found in cruciferous vegetables is usually the cause. Like Diomedes said, boiling is your best option; microwaving does the same.