The 10 Worst Vegetables for IBS – And How to Digest Them

You’re eating clean and healthy—or so you think—but your gut feels like a balloon about to pop. What’s going on? While vegetables are considered a cornerstone of a healthy diet, some can cause uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence—especially at the most inconvenient times.

In this video, we’ll explore the top 10 vegetables that are difficult to digest and often lead to digestive distress. We’ll break down (pun intended) into the science behind bloating and other gut symptoms and explore the biological reasons these veggies can wreak havoc on your digestion. You’ll learn effective, science-backed strategies for improving vegetable digestibility, including preparation methods and targeted enzymatic support. By the end of the video, you’ll be armed with the knowledge to make these veggies more gut-friendly and turn yourself into a gut-health expert.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 – The Top 10 Hardest Vegetables to Digest and Why
1:10 – Cauliflower and Cruciferous Vegetables: Bloating and Gas
2:56 – The Fart Experiment - A Loud N = 1
5:31 – Glucosinolates and Sulfur: Gut Impact of Cruciferous Veggies
8:25 – Onions, Garlic, and the Allium Family,
9:28 – Tomatoes, Eggplant, Bell Peppers, and Nightshades: Digestive Triggers
9:40 – Glycoalkaloids and Lectins: Why Nightshades Can Cause Digestive Distress
12:10 – Histamine Intolerance and DAO
13:57 – Low FODMAP Mushrooms: Gut-Friendly Mushroom Choices
14:36 – Fiber Myth: Why Fiber Isn't Always the Gut-Friendly Answer
15:38 – Tips and Takeaways: How to Improve Digestion and Reduce Bloating

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