Every bride experiences nervousness, excitement, and all those other crazy emotions on their wedding day. You’ve put a lot of time into planning your day the last thing you want is an upset stomach, bloating, or gas problems. To avoid any kind of stomach issues we’ve put together a list of foods to avoid the day of your wedding.

Starchy foods

Foods such as potatoes, pasta, and rice are associated with bloating and gas. On the day of and the day before the wedding try and stay away from them if at all possible. Great alternatives if you need a snack before the wedding are wraps and pita bread for sandwiches.

Artificial Sweetener

Artificial sweetener found in some diet drinks, gums, and hard candies, is difficult for your body to break down and can cause bloating and indigestion. Plan ahead and have naturally sweet options on hand, such as frozen fruit like grapes or blueberries.

Caffeine

Water is the best thing to drink before your wedding. Avoid coffee, tea, sodas, energy bars, and other caffeinated products as much as possible. If you’re a daily coffee or soda drinker try to limit the amount you have that morning. Caffeine reduces the amount of water in the body and can lead to dehydration during the ceremony – often a cause of fainting at the altar.

Carbonated drinks

Carbonated drinks, such as sodas and seltzers, contain carbon dioxide which makes your stomach expand so you look and feel bloated and may cause belching. Its best to avoid these at least until after the ceremony. Try reaching for a fizzy drink or water flavored with cucumber slices.

Spicy foods

Spices can do all sorts of strange things as they’re eaten and digested. Spicy food can heat up your body and could cause extra sweating; some spices may irritate your stomach. There’s also a chance of bad breath or food getting stuck between your teeth!

Milk & dairy products

Limit the amount of lactose you eat on the big day. Yogurt, cheese, milk, and other dairy products should be fine in moderation but could irritate your stomach if you’re already anxious.

Powerhouse vegetables

Although cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower are nutritional powerhouses, they also tend to be difficult to digest and can cause gas. Its best to steer clear of these vegetables (as well as beans) on your wedding day.

Think healthy, high protein, and low fat when you’re selecting foods to eat before your wedding day. Avoid the foods listed above and also stay away from foods and drinks that contain a lot of sugar – sugars are good for short-lived energy, but usually leave you feeling tired and sluggish soon after. Also stay tuned for next week when we share with you the best foods to eat on your wedding day!