Why Do High-Protein Diets Make You So Constipated?
By Colleen De Bellefonds for WomensHealthMag.com June 30, 2017
There's no doubt that cutting back on carbs while loading up on protein has definitely helped plenty of women shed pounds. "Protein is great for anyone trying to lose weight. Since it's digested slower than carbs, it helps you to stay full and satisfied after your meal," says Torey Armul, RD.
That said, one common downside of going high-protein is that it can also leave you a bit, ahem, stuffed up. The good news is you don't have to grin and bear down if constipation is an unpleasant side-effect of your high-protein diet.
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