5DPT: Carbohydrate Withdrawal and Nausea

It is not that uncommon, when making any kind of dietary change, that our bodies go through a rebellious phase. In the case of withdrawing simple carbs from the diet, when using the 5 Day Pouch Test or quitting cold turkey, many people experience nausea, sweating, or disorientation. A reasonable remedy is eating a piece of low glycemic fruit which will relieve the symptoms and provide beneficial vitamins and  nutrients.

From the 5 Day Pouch Test Owner's Manual:

If you notice symptoms of carbohydrate withdrawal you can eat a small piece of melon, some berries, an apple or orange. Any low-glycemic fruit or vegetable will reduce the symptoms of carbohydrate withdrawal.


You may also try a dose of Emergen-C, which should reduce headache, dizziness or cramping from carbohydrate withdrawal.


Feeling nauseated? Try sipping some freshly brewed warm green tea. You can add fresh ginger juice to further ease the symptoms of stomach distress and nausea. The nausea may be the result of a switch from carbohydrate slider foods to richer proteins and the ingredients in the protein shakes.


Include: Low-Glycemic Fresh Fruit: apple, avocado, banana, blueberries cantaloupe, grapefruit, kiwi fruit, lemon, lime, mango, orange, peach, pear, plum, raspberries, and strawberries.


Avoid these fruits: fresh apricots, cherries, papaya, pineapple, rhubarb, and watermelon.


Include Low-Glycemic Dried Fruit: apple, apricots, dates, and prunes.


Include: Low-Glycemic Fresh Vegetables: alfalfa sprouts, artichokes, arugula, asparagus, bean sprouts, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, chives, corn, cucumber, eggplant, endive, fennel, garlic, ginger, green beans, herbs, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, peppers, radishes, scallions, shallots, snow pea sprouts, spinach, squash, Swiss chard, tomato, turnip, watercress, and zucchini.


Avoid these vegetables: Beets, fava beans, parsnips, peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams.

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