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So, lets get to the bottom ofhow much salad istoomuchsalad.

specialist to verify an underlying health issue, likestress and IBS, isnt the cause of your salad-eating woes.

I love using just a little lemon juice because that can stimulate digestive enzymes, she says.

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integrative gastroenterologist, author, and founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness

Thesesimple salad dressing recipesare an excellent place to start.

This is because cooking breaks down some of the fibers so that theyre easier on your digestive system.

And if youre looking for a salad base that has yourbackgut, spinach is a great option.

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Its very soft and easy to digest, Dr. Chutkan says.

can help get things flowing.

(Or these topfoods that prevent gasand the ultimate worst… stinkyfartscan help too.)

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Well, the same logic applies for other common salad ingredients, including nuts and dried fruits.

Not to mention,cause inflammation.

Salt, in particular, can make you retain more water, Dr. Chutkan says.

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integrative gastroenterologist, author, and founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness

As such, like most things in life, its important to consume both of these ingredients in moderation.

The solution?Dr.

Chutkan suggests swappingdried fruits for some fresh papaya, which contains adigestive-aiding enzyme called papain.

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Theyre nutritious sources of plant-based protein, full of micronutrientsiron, in particularand pack a major fiber punch.

(Not to mention, akey ingredient for healthy aging, longevity experts say.)

But if your digestive system cant handle loads of raw veggies, legumes may be tricky for you too.

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As such, its another food Dr. Chutkan says youll want to rev up slowly.

Again, that doesnt mean you should avoid either food.

It just means you may want to increase the amount you eat slowly and steadily.

Dr. Chutkan also points out that opting for canned legumes (albeit convenient) can sometimes cause digestive distress.

But wait!But dont toss the chickpeas or black beans just yet.

It just means you have a little investigative work to do.

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