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.
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