LAR and sweet red peppers

[chrisca]

With LAR, I've had some challenges controlling diet to find foods that cause problems. I finally figured out that sweet red peppers, roasted or pickled, will get the colon upset enough to completely empty out after a meal. I'm sure everyone is different regarding sensitivity to food, but wanted to share this in case anyone is looking for foods to eliminate to improve bowel function. Oh well, this is a food I liked a lot.

Also, just had my 3-year CT. No evidence of recurrence. Hooray!

-Chris.

[justin case]

I love hot peppers, I can't grow the sweet red yet, the birds like them too much. My onc gave me a prescription strength Pepcid, and it helps me tolerate them.
Congrats on your 3 years, I'm right on your heels.
Michael

[teachpdx]

I'm still figuring out things myself, but decided that if I'm looking for a clean out for an event, if I eat lightly cooked onions it does the job. I think sweet peppers would do the same thing. I've found that if I make sure I eat plenty of protein and carbs with the trigger foods I can eat some. Not as much as before, but I don't totally have to give them up. I love cabbage and can't eat the quantities I used to. Beans don't bother me as much as they used to, so I'm going to give cabbage a try this winter.

[Carolinabluetec]

I am a "prune guy", but jalapenos work pretty well also, butt there is a price to pay

[BrownBagger]

I had a similar reaction to tomatoes in the months following my LAR, but it stopped being an issue after about 6 months. Now, I can eat pretty much anything I like, though I always try to eat the healthiest food possible.

[justin case]

I'm not the gardener many around here are, but my Tabasco peppers are finally coming out, as are the chili piquins, and pepino peppers.
Michael