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Can a Vegan Go Keto?

Keto Constipation Hacks: How to De-Bloat & Improve Poo on a High Fat Diet

Guest post by: Dr. Lauryn Lax Keto constipation is a common phenomenon experienced by people who transition to a low carb, high fat diet. Keto diets are often low in fiber, the essential ingredient for helping us “do the doo,” found in carbohydrates, especially green things and other veggies.  Even if you are eating cucumbers and salads, soluble fiber (i.e., prebiotic foods like starchy tubers and root veggies) is the “secret sauce” for helping us go #2. Without enough fiber, many folks find themselves stuck with tummy troubles like bloating and constipation despite eating a healthy, anti-inflammatory keto diet. “What gives?!” they cry. Answer: Your body is clogged. It needs some carbohydrates to help push foods through. However, that said, while high fat, low carb diets CAN cause constipation for some people, they can also improve the gut microbiome in others—ESPECIALLY folks who initially transition to keto from eating lots of carbs, sugars, processed foods, and other gut inflam

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