Question 1

can you have a fever from food poisoning? or it is more likely this is the stomach flu? i'm throwing up and think it was lettuce i ate last night.

Accepted Answer

Yes to question: To answer your question MBanks, you  can have fever with food poisoning. Lettuce has been a culprit in several food poisoning outbreaks from such bacteria as E. coli and Salmonella for example.  You would also have diarrhea with these.

If you develop a fever over 101.5 F, have blood in your vomit or bloody diarrhea, or have been vomiting for more than 2 days, you need to see a physician.

Question 2

does lettuce give you gas?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lettuce can contribute to fibre in diet and hence roughage....meaning bulk in the stools. This can retain stools and bloat you.
 Regular BMs is the best solution to decrease gas. Simethicone can help reduce gas .

Question 3

is there a possible lettuce allergy?

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Possible: Yes, it is possible to have allergy to lettuce, but it is one of the more rare food allergies.

Question 4

is lettuce full of bacteria if not cooked?

Accepted Answer

Who cooks lettuce?: There are rare outbreaks of pathogenic e coli from lettuce, but it's so widely consumed raw that it would seem reasonable simply to wash it. You can't spend your life terrified of food-borne illness -- just be prudent.

Question 5

do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Yes, it is possible to have allergy to lettuce, but it is one of the more rare food allergies.  Typical symptoms would be mouth itching or soreness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, hives, itching or rarely in more severe cases trouble breathing, drop in blood pressure (shock), or death.  You only need one or two of these symptoms to suspect an allergy.

Question 6

how is lettuce digested in the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Undigestable Fiber: Lettuce, and other green leafy vegetables are first mechanically digested via chewing, which breaks open the plant cell walls.  The cellular contents are then absorbed by the intestinal linings.

However, the cell walls themselves are not digestible (although the bacteria in the intestines can break them down somewhat).  This is what constitutes fiber in the diet and forms the bulk in the stool.

Question 7

what if i replace one meal with lettuce and lemon?

Accepted Answer

Lettuce/Lemon: Interesting combination. If u like the taste, sure.

Question 8

can you really lose weight eating wheat germ in lettuce wraps?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss anytime: Losing weight has nothing to do with what you eat, a recent study showed. If you follow a diet that lowers your consumption of calories, you will lose weight whether it is high fat or low fat, high protein or low carb. It's basic math: eat less, weigh less. www.ncbi.nlm. Gov/pmc/articles/pmc2763382/.

Question 9

can the e coli breakout in lettuce have anything to do with pesticides?

Accepted Answer

No: E coli are bacteria normally present in feces and fecal contamination of lettuce is the cause of this infection. Pesticide ingestion is not good for you, but it does not cause e coli infection.

Question 10

would i lose weight replacing all 3 meals of the day with lettuce, tomato and cucumbers?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: I wouldn't recommend trying. A varied diet is more healthful.

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Can you have a fever from food poisoning? or it is more likely this is the stomach flu? i'm throwing up and think it was lettuce i ate last night.

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Does lettuce give you gas?

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Is there a possible lettuce allergy?

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Is lettuce full of bacteria if not cooked?

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Do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

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How is lettuce digested in the digestive system?

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What if i replace one meal with lettuce and lemon?

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Can you really lose weight eating wheat germ in lettuce wraps?

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Would i lose weight replacing all 3 meals of the day with lettuce, tomato and cucumbers?

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