I have actually had that happen a few times. Not with figs but with carbs in general. If I eat too many of them for a several day span, I will usually come down with a cold. It seems to be a slam on my immune system. --Liz B. > >Some of you out there might find this interesting. >I have been on the general NeanderThin program for about 5 month. >Previously >I was doing the Zone formula. >I have been eating about 60-70 grams of carbs a day (from fresh fruit and >vegetables). > >Fresh figs have come into season here in Northern California. I was at the >store and bought a small package of figs. I ate the package (about 12 figs) >for lunch. I felt OK but later in the day I felt a little "off." I ate >more >fruit them normal the next day also. >The 3rd day I came down with a cold. Even though this is one of the >mildest >colds I have ever had, this is the first time I have been sick for over 2 >years. >I can't prove the cold has anything to do with the increase in fruit. >However, I can tell you that will be the last time I eat that many carbs in >a >day. ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com