Why do currys make you poop

I've always had a nervous stomach. The hottest curry I can eat is a Madras, and then only very infrequently. I find the hotter the curry, the more chance ring of fire will strike the next day.

I therefore assume that it's the chillies or other ingredients that give me the problem, and it's certainly nothing to do with poor quality meat. Originally posted by Gooders I therefore assume that it's the chillies or other ingredients that give me the problem, and it's certainly nothing to do with poor quality meat. I think so. Originally posted by Gooders I've always had a nervous stomach. I reckon it's the oil that's the problem. As a keen cook myself, of both Indian and other cuisines, I can tell you that a lot of oil and ghee goes into making a curry.

Too much of it, IMHO. Even a humble chapati has far too much ghee smeared on it. Eg, if I go to my local chippy on the 'wrong' night ie, midweek, as opposed to the weekend I can often find that bitter taste in my chips. A sure tell tell since of stale oil that hasn't been changed for a while. Originally posted by lightweight I think so. Try a Bhuna - not too hot and a very nice set of flavours. Originally posted by Gooders Try a Bhuna - not too hot and a very nice set of flavours.

There's probably something in that. If I go to MacDonalds and that's a very infrequent event these days I can guarantee that I will be on the loo within the hour. However, the ring of fire only occurs when the food is very spicy - hence my assumption that it's the chillies that are disagreeing with me. The food colourings that were found have been linked to hyperactivity in children and adverse symptoms in asthmatics.

Nowhere in that report does Bromley Council suggest that food colouring in curry gives you the squits. Hyperactivity in children yes,but the shits, no. Blimey even Yorkshire have found that "a number of the chemicals commonly found in curries have been linked to hyperactivity in children, certain allergies and migraines. What exactly was your point Mal? I think you hit the nail on the head with that analysis. About a month ago, when a similar debate arose, rice was thought to be main culprit of the squits Originally posted by Mal Adjusted It was just a weak attempt to point out to the big boys in the playground that Alex has a good and helpful side to him and that as a result of that encouragement maybe they would be a bit more friendly to him.

Shame he didn't think of that went he was posting a picture of a dildo last night. Originally posted by Neil the Eagle About a month ago, when a similar debate arose, rice was thought to be main culprit of the squits I think it's probably several different elements.

Some people may have IBS and not realise it, hence why not being able to handle the spice. Also, some less reputable eateries keep their most popular dishes already cooked in a big pot in the fridge and heat them up when ordered. One in Tooting even does that with the rice. I think that was rice that had been re-heated.

He buys all "proper" spices and ingredients, no "Pataks" etc. He said that if you go to a restaurant that serves bright red Tikka Masala then they're using something called "orange powder" to excess. Originally posted by Neil the Eagle Shame he didn't think of that went he was posting a picture of a dildo last night. Yeh sorry about that Neil, a few too many shandies last night. Where did that thread go BTW? Her cookbook, "Flourless.

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So can painkillers, since they contain elements that can bind receptors in the digestive tract. Although some people assume all fruits will help get things moving, certain fruits—such as unripe bananas—contain a lot of starch, which moves really slowly through the digestive system.

Most dieticians will tell you that a well-balanced diet is best to keep you regular. What makes you poop might be different than what makes someone else poop. However, for many people, caffeine is a trigger for bowel movements. Caffeine increases levels of cholecystokinin, which can regulate bowel movement and help with fecal elimination.

This is due to the fact that spicy foods contain capsaicin, a substance that irritates the bowels and leads to movement. Beans, Beckerman said, are full of fiber to help ease constipation symptoms. Incorporating them into your diet isn't just a gut-healthy win, but might also add years onto your life. What's not to love? Oh hi! Enter Email Address. Your official excuse to add "OOD" ahem, out of doors to your cal. Become an Insider. Facebook Pinterest Twitter Youtube Instagram.

T hey say death and taxes are the only certainties in life, but I've got one more to add to the list: constipation. It's uncomfortable at best, and can become downright debilitating. So every once in a while, you've gotta turn to foods that help you poop. Glamourous, I know. Related Stories.