protein diet and constipation?!
Question: I am 37 years, male 5'7" with 175 lbs.
I am taking hi-protein diet to loose weight for couple of months. Since then I am having a serious constipation problem. I was 205 lbs and lost about 30 lbs to present weight 175 lbs. I never had this problem before, when I used to take lots of Fat-food.
What is my problem?
Thanks,
-NC
Answers:
The body needs fiber, water, and exercise to stimulate peristalsis (the wave like contractions that move the fecal matter down) in a healthy manner. If your body was previously used to high fat foods then the peristalsis may have been happening due to the irritation of the lining of the GI tract.
The best thing you can do.drink more water and either add some fiber to your diet or take a fiber supplement!
Good Luck
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Other Answers:
if constipation is not a regular problem, try Metamucil or Soflax.
Eat more fibre/fruits/cereals. Drink more water.
When you are eating high-protein, it is important to include leafy greens in your diet. The darker, the better. That will help get things moving. Both psyllium husks (like metamucil) and flax seeds can do the same thing. Neither has any impact on your blood glucose level, so neither will interfere with your diet. Are you following any particular plan? If I know the plan you are following, I may be able to offer additional insight. Way to go on your weight loss so far!
Yes, when I have tried high protein diets I have had the same problem. Now I won't do them at all. I think it's wrong to deprive your body of fruits/vegetables and cereals which nature intened us to eat for all sorts of reasons. I have actually stopped eating meat now although I'm not necessarily advising you to do the same. I actually lost more weight on a vegetarian diet.
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