All vegetables contain fiber and this is why they’re recommended as part of a healthy diet. Fiber promotes healthy digestion and helps you poop. But the problem with cruciferous vegetables, in particular, is their sulfur content — it’s on the high side.
While being excellent sources of antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and K; folate; beta-carotene; lutein; and zeaxanthin, cruciferous vegetables are difficult to digest, meaning your gut bacteria have to go to work on sulfur-containing glucosinolates and raffinose, an activity that gives rise to bloating and gas, explained registered dietician Jessica Cording via mindbodygreen. “As glucosinolates break down in the intestines, they form other compounds like hydrogen sulfide, which is why gas passed after eating these foods smells like sulfur,” added the expert.
Unless you want flatulence that smells like “rotten egg,” these are foods you shouldn’t think about eating before having sex. But wait, does this mean broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower should be off your list throughout the entire day if there’s a chance of you having sex that evening? Not necessarily.