Sunchokes...I think they need a warning (warning-TMI)

[Anonymous]

I finally tried them and they are delicious....but OMG! i had heard they are called fartichokes and I read they can be hard on people who don't eat a lot of veggies. I eat plenty of veggies every day and these things did a number on my intestines. I am still experiencing it the next day. Why has nobody thought to use them for a natural colonoscopy prep? Sorry for TMI, but I think my fellow foodies need to be warned. I would actually make them again, but just have a very tiny serving to get some health benefits without the suffering. I read it helps to prep with lemon juice.

[Anonymous]

We got them last year at a farmers market. Had no idea about the gas. Omg. Kids thought it was hilarious. Adults decided that was a one-time endeavor.

[Anonymous]

I found it was better to boil first and then saute. Really well cooked and small portions.

But the first time I overdid it because they were so delicious and was in so much pain for a night. It was worse that when I had appendicitis!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I found it was better to boil first and then saute. Really well cooked and small portions.

But the first time I overdid it because they were so delicious and was in so much pain for a night. It was worse that when I had appendicitis!

Oh and to add, I'm a vegetarian who eats a ton of beans, lentils, and vegetables daily. That didn't insulate me from the effects. But they were very tasty!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I found it was better to boil first and then saute. Really well cooked and small portions.

But the first time I overdid it because they were so delicious and was in so much pain for a night. It was worse that when I had appendicitis!

Oh and to add, I'm a vegetarian who eats a ton of beans, lentils, and vegetables daily. That didn't insulate me from the effects. But they were very tasty!

OP here. This is helpful because I assumed my digestive system could take it given all the vegetables and legumes I eat. I did try just one serving last night and that seems more manageable. They are so delicious and I had prepared them in thick chip slices which was a mistake because the texture was so fabulous I wanted to gobble them all down. I will try boiling first and then saute and see how that goes. I also read that lemon juice helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I found it was better to boil first and then saute. Really well cooked and small portions.

But the first time I overdid it because they were so delicious and was in so much pain for a night. It was worse that when I had appendicitis!

Oh and to add, I'm a vegetarian who eats a ton of beans, lentils, and vegetables daily. That didn't insulate me from the effects. But they were very tasty!

OP here. This is helpful because I assumed my digestive system could take it given all the vegetables and legumes I eat. I did try just one serving last night and that seems more manageable. They are so delicious and I had prepared them in thick chip slices which was a mistake because the texture was so fabulous I wanted to gobble them all down. I will try boiling first and then saute and see how that goes. I also read that lemon juice helps.

Report back if you try again! Apparently you can build up a tolerance. The farmer at the farmers market recommended adding a small amount to potatoes, however you're preparing them (mashed, roasted, etc.) And then increasing the amount over time.