Going out for pizza tonight... page

[UpNorth]

So my kids last day of school is today and they want to go to a pizza place for dinner. How could I say no? FWIW, this place is just pizza -- there are no other options -- but it is organic and cooked in a wood fired stove!

My concern is that this is going to do to a number on my digestive system. I've been exclusively primal for a couple of months and have completely avoided grains and dairy in that time, so my system isn't going to know what hit it. I have no weight issues or underlying medical problems so I'm not concerned about that end of things. However, I want to join my family for dinner and not just sit there nursing a water or spend my evening in the bathroom.

Anything I can do to prepare my GI tract for the onslaught of a couple of pieces of pizza? I was thinking about taking some probiotics. Any other suggestions?

Thanks

[naiadknight]

Scrape the toppings and sauce off the bread? I know it's sacrilege, but I've seen many a celiac do it...
ETA:
I may have come off the wrong way. I was assuming you had severe GI issues if you ate the crust. If that's not the case, have a salad before you go, and enjoy a splurge. Chalk it up to 20% and call it good.

[dacec]

I would just eat a large healthy snack/meal at home and then enjoy one slice without too much worry.

That is probably not what you wanted to hear, but that is how I would handle it if I was concerned about digestive issues.

FWIW, I have never had digestive issues and can go long periods of time with no grains and have no trouble if I do eat some. However if you did have digestive issues, you may not have the same luck as me.

[Big Dave]

Have a piece of pizza and enjoy it!

Moderation is the key, maybe have a salad before you leave home to have a good "base load" in you stomache before you eat the pizza.

Enjoy

[Grumpycakes]

If there is a way that the PB hurts a lot of people, it's that it makes them afraid of food.

[andalus]

enjoy the pizza and wash it down with a couple beers

[MeatMe216]

enjoy the pizza and wash it down with a couple beers

and be prepared for a day of constipation.

I would say go for it, it wont kill you. If it makes you feel like shit then you will have a reason to react differently next time your in a pizza shop. Live (eat) and learn i guess...

[UpNorth]

Thanks everyone. I should add that I fully plan on eating the pizza tonight. This is not a guilt thing at all.

@naiadknight: I may just eat the toppings. I like that idea!

@dacec: Glad to hear you haven't had any issues. That's what I'm afraid of.

@PrimalChild: I do fear the food, but only because I don't want to end up spending the evening on the toilet

[primalclubber]

If there is a way that the PB hurts a lot of people, it's that it makes them afraid of food.

+1 If you're that concerned take a digestive enzyme or something pickled before you dig in and IF the next day. I'll knock off most of a large pizza once every couple or three months with no adverse affects. Stop worrying and enjoy your life.

[gottaluvalab]

If there is a way that the PB hurts a lot of people, it's that it makes them afraid of food.

Yupper!

Fear not and enjoy.

(Caveat--I take my twenty percent pretty seriously!)