Constipation from high protein intake
Having too much protein causes constipation. How do we address that? I am 68 year old and vegetarian. I use orgain plant protein powder with breakfast but for other meals, I use brown rice with Quinoa along with sambhar& vegetables. Not sure how much protein that gives me to get to 80 to 100 grams of protein per day.
Re constipation, some strategies: a) Increase fiber : beans, lentils, lettuce, chia, flax seeds etc.) b) increase fluids c) increase some complex carbs that also help with constipation such as prunes, berries, oats etc) d) some less processed types of proteins such as greek yogurt, tofu, eggs and chicken… Re: on how much protein, you just have to learn to measure to begin with—eventually you have a pretty good idea and then do not have to measure exactly…..More coming up in a reel soon!