First, don’t eat them on an empty stomach. Have a meal first. That fiber needs company, some protein and fat to slow it down.
Second, wash them thoroughly. Sometimes gas comes from pesticide residue or dirt. It’s not always the cherry’s fault—you’re just eating the field.
Third, limit your portion. Try a ½ cup instead of a whole pint. I know, I know. It feels like a betrayal of summer itself.
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Take It Slow, Champion
Your gut is a drama queen. If you never eat fiber, then binge on cherries, it will throw a tantrum. Introduce them gradually. Your stomach will learn to trust you again.
Also, drink water. A lot of it. Gas loves a dry gut. Water flushes that sorbitol out like a fire hose.
And if all else fails? Blame the cherries. Tell your friends, “It’s the sorbitol, I swear.” It sounds very scientific.
