Digestive type questions

[crazycanuck]

I am unsure exactly how to pose the questions I have about "digestive issues" but i'll try.

I can't seem to eat regular porridge or semonlina or gluten free rice porridge without my digestive system working super duper overtime & having to use the loo for a while afterwards. I seem to be ok w toast & vegemite but not toast & jam. I don't drink regular milk & use Oat milk.

Is it normal to have a sensitive digestive system in the mornings?

Does it make a difference in terms of energy if you're doing a long ride if you expel everyting beforehand?

I hope what i'm trying to say makes sense...Perhaps a naturopath might be able to help?

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[Dogmama]

Do you use caffeine in the morning? Sometimes this gets everything working overtime. In terms of exercising, I'd be concerned about dehydration. Make sure your sports drink has electrolytes.

[crazycanuck]

I can't have coffee first thing in the morning and don't make it at home. I have to drink quite a bit o water before even pondering buying a coffee..

Yeup, my drink mixture has electrolytes & doesn't bother my tummy. If I don't have breakfast before I ride in the morning, the drink mixture's ok & have no issues. (www.highfive.co.uk)

I must have one odd digestive system.

[ladyicon]

I too have digestion problems in the mornings when I ride. I usually carry Tums with me for really bad days. Try experimenting with different foods and see which one works for you. Good luck.

[emily_in_nc]

My digestive system is always unusually - ahem - active before a morning ride. I attribute it to coffee plus a slight case of nerves, which melts away once I get on the bike.

I never have this problem with afternoon rides, which is why I think the caffeine is a major contributor in my case.

[OakLeaf]

Do you put anything in the porridge? Salt, butter, fruit, sweetener?