https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb As we read about the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients, we will see how food can affect Every. Single. Cell. in your body. Food can have good effects and bad, or even terrible, effects. Sometimes we don't even realize that a food we eat daily or weekly is actually responsible for symptoms that we sometimes don't even realize we have...Let's start to think about making connections. So, please share (anonymously if you wish) what you have noticed about how different things you eat make you FEEL (physically and perhaps mentally as well, if applicable.) For example, do some foods give you stomach aches, migraines?, fatigue? What foods make you feel good? Share your discoveries about food so far here. Feel free to get graphic. Feel free to remain nameless. en-us 2019-09-11 19:20:33 UTC 2026-02-21 00:05:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242571802 When I wake up, my stomach is relatively flat against my body. However, by the end of the day, after eating and drinking various items, my stomach is so enlarged that it looks like I could be pregnant. I had gone to a gastroenterologist who did tons of tests and eventually concluded that I did not have any kind of major issue with my organs and no kind of major intolerance but that it was probably from all the greens I ate. He advised me to stop eating anything green (beans, lettuce, avocado, peppers) for 3 weeks and see how I feel. Unfortunately, I never did that so here we are - I still experience the same effects of bloating and unclear as to what causes it. - Michelle Hergenhan]]> 2022-07-13 11:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242571802 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242593245 I regret after I feel full because I'm afraid my belly will grow and u will feel more unattractive. I feel hungry constantly and I realized during this class that I am undereating. Of course I see how food affects my guts, I can get gassy, I can get diarrhea or indigestion. ]]> 2022-07-13 12:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242593245 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242615149 I ate Dominoes pizza several times a week my first year of college and experienced no remarkable effects from it other than lethargy, but, because my diet was almost entirely fried foods I frequently felt very tired after eating. After not having Dominoes for several months over the summer, I was unable to eat it again. It resulted in stomach cramps and diarrhea, I'm guessing from the amount of grease on the pizza. 
Whenever I have a vegetable heavy meal I feel energized after I eat, something I didn't realize I wasn't experiencing until I changed my diet and became healthier. ]]> 2022-07-13 13:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242615149 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242674309 everytime i eat mcdonalds nuggets i feel nauseas and sometime i do throw up but im still gonna eat them because they are delicious. its the greasy-ness that cause that feeling. that and the fact that i just throw them in my mouth and maybe i dont chew enough. i dont know exactly why but greasy food doesnt work well for me. ]]> 2022-07-13 14:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242674309 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242685214 Yesterday while I was at work, my boss bought salads from a store for us to eat during lunch. Those salads were labeled "fresh" and honestly that's just a marketing word to get people to buy the products. Once we opened one of the salads, the feta cheese was rotten. The other salad had super dry tuna. So we ended up eating the kale/lettuce and the dressings. Even after that, I felt my stomach ache, and it was just very uncomfortable since it caused indigestion and constant thirst. I believe that the full salad wasn't fresh and they just left it from the day before, if not more. ]]> 2022-07-13 14:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242685214 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242782555 I used to eat a lot of Italian food and never realized that i had a garlic allergy.  Every time i would eat foods with a lot of garlic i would have cold symptoms the next day.  Once i ate at an Indian restaurant and nothing on the menu was not loaded with garlic -and i woke up the next morning with two black eyes and lots of congestion.  It looked like i was in a car accident.  I tested (finally thru blood work) and found out that i was really allergic to garlic.  It manifests in me feeling very congested-like the flu and lots of inflammation.  Unfortunately so many restaurants use it because it is a cheap, fast way to add lots of flavor.

]]> 2022-07-13 18:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242782555 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242837123 When I have caffeine, I always end up feeling very jittery, antsy and overall uncomfortable. Sometimes I also get cold sweats.
I haven't noticed any specific foods that make me feel good but I do find that I feel best when I have eaten adequate food during the day. ]]> 2022-07-13 20:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242837123 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242852396 Having dairy foods typically leaves me with a bloated stomach. I try my best to avoid dairy products as it contributes to my stomach problems. Eating fast food leaves me mentally drained and fatigued, fast food tends to take a toll on my body mentally more than physically. Limiting the intake of both dairy products and fast food helps me live more constructively. 

]]> 2022-07-13 21:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242852396 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242975929 Whenever I eat too much junk food like chips, oily foods, fried foods, candy, hamburgers, unhealthy pizzas, and anything that usually not good for you, I feel disgusted sometimes. Especially if my whole day consisted of those foods. I crave freshness and want something wholesome and nourishing. When I eat those junk foods I already feel my stomach getting upset and my mind and body being mentally drained and weak. Sometimes I take juice shots that help detox and I notice small difference. Days when I eat healthy I feel my best and most productive. Sometimes, I think I can achieve better results with physical exercise with healthier foods. ]]> 2022-07-14 01:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2242975929 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243015784 Some foods that would often give me stomachaches are definitely things with cheese. I am lactose; however, it is nice to enjoy a pizza sometimes or an ice cream. 

I recently been drinking black coffee daily and it makes me feel good and energized.]]> 2022-07-14 01:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243015784 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243141541 I would often notice when I go majority of the day only surviving on chips or junk I would feel slower and heavier. I also noticed some of the time when I eat fast food I would often feel tired and lazy to the point I need to sleep. when eating unhealthy foods I also see it take a tool on my skin and well, mostly with oils foods I would star to break out a bit after eating too much junk for the week.]]> 2022-07-14 04:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243141541 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243150568 I have had an inability to digest dairy since infancy and so I was fed goat’s milk in the bottle (my mother didn’t nurse).  I don’t know at what age my mother started me on cow’s milk but I have suffered from IBS for as long as can remember. It was only recently that I realized that I cannot tolerate dairy whatsoever, this includes goat and sheep milk products.  Dairy consumption causes stomach pain, nasal congestion and itching ears, diarrhea, and bleeding from the anus. I have trouble handling grains as well. I’m convinced that my dairy and grain reactions are due to a cross-reactivity.I would love to do research on the connection.  ]]> 2022-07-14 04:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243150568 bawissa2001 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243532901 All the times I’ve eaten in a restaurant hasn't been easy for me. I had  diarrhea and nausea several times. I also noticed bloating in my belly.  I found it difficult to regain my state of well-being after each experience. In contrast when I prepare at home, I do not notice these inconveniences mentioned above. I dare to believe that either the ingredients do not correspond to my intestinal flora or the cooking conditions are not met. This nutrition course will allow me to make good choices when it comes to eating in a restaurant.

]]> 2022-07-14 16:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243532901 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243633234 Throughout my life I've had Indian food a handful of times and every time I ate it I had terrible stomach aches, diarrhea, and nausea. My guess is that my system does not tolerate the strong spices that they include to their dishes. I enjoy eating Indian food, its delicious. But, with the stomach aches that it brings I choose not to eat it. ]]> 2022-07-14 20:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243633234 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243651142 I don't know if its related, but I feel like when I eat fried food sometimes a few pieces fried chickens, I would get pimples on my face. I have a big painful one pimple under my chin today and I am trying to get rid of it.]]> 2022-07-14 21:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243651142 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243664326 The few times that I have tried fast food places (and only the fish and vegan options i am able to try) I have felt myself getting extremely bloated and just feeling uneasy after the meal. Although it feels satiating and I am full after what I ate, that feel is surpassed by my stomach hurting and the nausea that it causes. 

I feel really full and good when I eat foods that are high in fiber, protein and nutrients. Stuff that my body actually needs. ]]> 2022-07-14 22:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243664326 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243845402
There are no words to describe how delicious they all are. Whenever I'm worried I want to eat fries and drink Coke to ease my mood.]]> 2022-07-15 02:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2243845402 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244145039 A lot of times when I eat eggs I get nauseous. Sometimes it feels like a mental thing because when I see an egg in front of me and I feel sick to my stomach, but other times I don't have the mental block eat it and I end up feeling fine. I definitely have gotten nauseous after eating them, but usually I notice it's just my mind. Usually this happens in the morning when I think of having an egg as the first food I will eat and want to throw up. It feels like it has something to do with my empty stomach in the morning rejecting an animal product. I'm not entirely sure though, it's just a recurring observation. 
As for a food that always makes me feel good, I would just say any fruit. It satisfies me as a snack throughout the day, and makes me have a good amount of energy and my stomach  always feels light and not weighed down. Fruit is my go to for when any other food sounds unappealing/ too heavy. ]]> 2022-07-15 13:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244145039 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244335642 I suffer from severe migraines and over the years I have noticed that if I am not getting enough protein I will begin to have a migraine. I also find that dairy makes me feel bloated and eggs make me nauseous. I have been a vegetarian for 8 years now and whenever I see meat up close I get really grossed out.]]> 2022-07-15 23:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244335642 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244343178 I used to use food as a crutch for feeling something "exciting". I broke this habit but every now and then I crave oreo mcflurries. This treat provides me with a comforting feeling and a sense of security. Though it may not be the healthiest and is about 520 kcal, I can not shake the sensation this treat gives me. Some foods such as scammble eggs taste weird to me and evoke a negative feeling. I am not sure why but maybe its the texture of the egg.]]> 2022-07-15 23:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244343178 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244346405 Food that make me feel weird: No single food at all gives me a “weird” feeling. However, too much of the same thing may emit some weird feelings. This is applicable to basically any food, if taken over and over again. It can be anything - especially sweet goods or pastries. For example, a slice of cake can get mentally exhausting after continuous consumption. Or, a certain meal(s), such as meals that are prepared over and over again by family. There comes a point where I’m not even interested in eating that meal, simply because it makes me feel mentally fatigued. ]]> 2022-07-15 23:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244346405 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244354741 I decided to buy pineapple juice recently from Trader Joes, a product I never drink on its own. On a hot, sunny day, a glass of cold pineapple juice seemed so refreshing. That same week I experienced pretty bad stomach aches- one that I hadn't really experienced before. I tried to figure out what it could be that was causing it, and pineapple juice was the culprit. I decided to try and drink one more glass to see if I had the same reaction, and sure enough I did. ]]> 2022-07-16 00:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244354741 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244384550 If I have too much sweets in one sitting I feel extremely nauseous. Sometimes a migraine starts before the nausea but either way I feel ill after eating too much processed sugar in one sitting. One food that makes me feel good is a matcha lemonade. I'm not a coffee person because coffee does not taste good no matter what you add to it. So I opt for teas or cold pressed fruit juices and that usually gives me energy and my body feels at it's optimal state. Also a good salad will do it for me. Meat slows me down and makes me sick so I opt for more vegetarian options]]> 2022-07-16 02:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244384550 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244425947 I believe that our diets can affect our moods tremendously because of certain compounds they contain. Personally, caffeine makes me feel energized and focused and I believe it's because it's a stimulant. In addition, fruits also tend to give me a lot of energy. I'm the type of person to feel tired and overwhelmed with work even after a full-course however, I have noticed massive difference on my energy level on days I eat a lot of fruits (berries & bananas to be specific) even without a good meal. ]]> 2022-07-16 05:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244425947 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244537610 I have a soy milk allergy. When I drink soy milk, my stomach gets irritated and feels swollen, and about 10 minutes later, I vomit everything in my stomach. I am glad that there are many kinds of plant-based milk instead of soy milk. So, I usually pick oat milk for smoothies or ice cream. I get hay fever. Since I stopped eating dairy food, symptoms of hay fever such as an itchy nose and swollen eyes got milder.  I try to buy organic vegetables and fruits that reduce those symptoms too. 

]]> 2022-07-16 15:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244537610 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244618014 I have many food allergies, some more intense than other, and some that I tend to ignore entirely. I am majorly allergic to shellfish so I avoid that at all cost because it can cause my throat to close, and end up in the hospital. I'm also allergic to bananas but it only makes my throat itchy so at times I ignore that, and eat it anyway. 

Although I have allergies, I have noticed that I also have some intolerance to certain foods. I have an egg intolerance that causes me to have really bad stomach aches for the entire day, so I tend to avoid eggs often.]]> 2022-07-16 22:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244618014 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244619927 When I eat fast food, I can eat a whole meal and will not feel full. I usually will feel sluggish and kind of gross afterward opposed to when I eat healthy foods. I also find that if I haven’t eaten sugar in a couple days( refined sugar) I get a headache. Not sure if it’s my body going through a withdrawal-like phase or if it’s because I haven’t had enough sugars for the day or both. I also get a really bad stomach aches when I eat food with too much spice or too much grease. ]]> 2022-07-16 23:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244619927 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244621542 Milk, especially when consumed on an empty stomach, makes me very bloated and gassy, which I only noticed in the past year. Large amounts of protein makes my farts smell more rancid that they are already. Lastly, although caffeine makes me energized, it also makes me urinate constantly.]]> 2022-07-16 23:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244621542 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244623997 Milk NO More]]> 2022-07-16 23:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244623997 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244852149 I occasionally drink a soda every so often but I try and limit that intake since whenever I do consume it, my stomach becomes bloated and the feeling of heaviness can become overwhelming. I prefer water overall but sometimes, at occasions, the social aspect pushes you to drink/eat unhealthily. Also since I work at a fast food chain, I kind of have to eat the food there on my 30 minute breaks. If I don't it would just take up too much of my break. However after eating their food almost daily, I learned that noodles are extremely filling. The hard way... ]]> 2022-07-17 19:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2244852149 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2247332264 Growing up, I was heavy on caffeine. Was that a good thing? Probably not. However, nowadays, too much caffeine gives me what is called a "Caffeine crash". To be honest, I have never dealt with that before. My first affect that caffeine had on me wasn't until recently, spring of 2022. It seems now that my body (specifically my stomach) is disliking the coffee I drink. I usually prefer a medium roast coffee. Recently, my first dose of an espresso shot actually made me lightheaded and feel drowsy right after (I never had an espresso shot until May of 2022). It is honestly kind of cool to see how different my body is handling caffeine now compared to even a year or two ago. Plus, I work at a café so being surrounded by caffeine for 8-9 hours a day can be quite challenging for me. ]]> 2022-07-21 03:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2247332264 https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2256738758 This food is high in sodium and not known to be healthy. My family is fond of the spicy flavor or instant ramen and ending it with some rice mixed into the broth. We eat this very often as a late night snack and it always brings us satisfaction. We are Korean so for us this is our go-to food of peace. ]]> 2022-08-08 15:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mheaner/j1wkfljd9mvb/wish/2256738758