by mmklinemm » 15 Aug 2014, 11:57
I was training for a half marathon before my fissure struck. Some of the snacks I eat now that I think would be good post-workout:
- Pecans (chewed very well)
- Blueberries, watermelon, ground flax seed, and kefir smoothie. I throw in some goat whey protein, sometimes.
- Natural peanut butter - Crazy Richard's/Krema brand is so finely ground it doesn't bother my fissure. This has been so helpful to me because I was losing too much weight.
- Clif Kid organic Z bars
As for figuring out what harms you, it's trial and error, unfortunately. Sweet potatoes and different types of beans seem to be a safe bet for most of us. Soft chicken, fish, eggs, etc. I eat pretty much the same thing every day. Occasionally, I'll try one new thing to test how it affects me. Everyone is different, though. For example, I can't eat carrots. I've tried them shredded, roasted, and boiled until they're mush. They always make me bleed, but others can tolerate them well.
Edited to add: I incorporate coconut oil or olive oil into most of my meals. It supposedly helps stool pass easier. Not sure if this is true, but it doesn't hurt, and I LOVE my sweet potatoes, pecans, and coconut oil with a dash of pumpkin pie spice. It's one of the few meals that make me smile.
Status: LIS 20 Oct 2014, 2nd LIS 05 March 2018.