On Sat, 11 May 2002, Kathryn Rosenthal wrote:

> You may want to try a meal of meat and salad, or veg and then have your fruit about three hours later - along with some protein such as a few nuts.   Probiotics should help the gut bacteria to deal with the meat better also.

I thought of that too, but it's not the answer.  The combination
of meat and fruit does not necessarily cause the problem, and the
salad/veg is as likely to do so as anything.  I have been
completely unable to isolate a combination of foods that trigger
it.

That said, I have been following Rachel's suggestions and so far
they appear to be working.  I'm taking artichoke extract *and*
milk thistle; I'm restricting meat to hand-sized portions, and
keeping it lean; and I'm eating more fruits and veggies.  I
haven't had any episodes of stomach distension/bloating since
making these changes.  So far, so good.

Todd Moody
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