Swap huge raw salads when bloated for cooked vegetables
Raw salads are not villains. On a tender-gut day, a mountain of raw crucifers and cold greens can leave you swollen and uncomfortable. Cooking softens fiber and often feels kinder—soups, roasted trays, steamed sides, stir-fries. Keep colorful plants on the plate; change the texture. If you love salad, shrink the raw portion and add warm elements like soup, eggs, or roasted roots. Listen to your own pattern: the same bowl that feels light in July may feel heavy after a stressful week. Comfort is data, not failure.
