Avoid these foods before going on a date

Fiber

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Fiber is great and you need it in your diet, just be aware that it might not be the best option before you go on a date, for obvious reasons. Here are some high-fiber foods to avoid.

Cruciferous vegetables

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Although your gut bacteria can utilize fiber for energy, a byproduct of fiber metabolism is actually gas.

Whole wheat bread

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Another high-fiber food that must be avoided before a date.

Dairy products

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Lactose can be difficult to digest, even for those who are not lactose intolerant.

Beans

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Other legumes such as lentils and peas can also cause discomfort, so they’re best avoided before a date.

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The solution? Rinsing and draining canned beans can help get rid of some of those gas-inducing carbs.

Gluten

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Pasta, bread, and any other foods containing gluten should therefore be avoided before going on a date.

Fruit

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But there’s more. Fruit is high in a sugar called fructose. You body sometimes struggles to break down all the sugar in fruit, leading to gas.

Carbonated drinks

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Fizzy drinks are a good way to get some gas trapped in your GI tract. And yes, this gas has to leave your body somehow.

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So it's best to avoid sodas, beers, and anything with carbonation before going on a date.

Polyols (sugar alcohols)

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Read food labels and look for sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, maltitol, maltitol syrup, lactitol, erythritol, isomalt, and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates.

Too much protein

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Protein shakes can exacerbate the problem. This is because the most popular choices, whey and casein, contain lactose.

Dairy

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Some of the bacteria present in our mouths feed on dairy, and this can result in an unpleasant odor.

Canned tuna

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Fish in general is not a great option before a date, but the smell of canned tuna can be particularly unpleasant.

Horseradish

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Horseradish contains a chemical compound called isothiocyanate, which can give you bad breath.

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