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post #1 of 5
9/25/08 at 11:48pm
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Talk me through this. A lot of bfing info from legit places like Dr. Sears, Kellymom and LLL say that some gas producing foods (cabbage, beans) can make nurslings gassy. Why is that? I know that the gas is a byproduct of the bacteria in the gut breaking down the sugars/fiber in these foods. But HOW does that affect breastmilk? And why would a nursling have that kind of reaction when the sugars and fiber are not (as far as I know) getting into their gut? What's with that??
post #2 of 5
9/26/08 at 9:41am
I wonder the same thing because I have read other sources that say it isn't true. Do you suppose it is just coincidental?
post #3 of 5
9/26/08 at 12:02pm
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I don't think it's a coincidence. My whole family ate beans yesterday for 2 meals and since I've been on a TED, it's the first time I reintroduced them. Everyone is gassy, incl. the baby. He doesn't seem to b e in pain, he is just very, very, um, windy!
post #4 of 5
9/26/08 at 1:25pm
Not positive about the beans question... but as far as cole plants: cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, kale, brussel sprouts- they contain a chemical called sulfurophane that makes you fart! Heck, beans might have it too or something similar...
post #5 of 5
9/26/08 at 2:57pm
That is a really interesting question. We need to get some scientists on the Allergy boards to help us out!!
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