Keto and Constipation

Is it painful when you go?.. otherwise it simply could be a case of "less c**p in less comes out". The waste element of the food you are eating creates far less bulk than fibrous carbs so you'll go less often.

 

I dream of daily !!!!!!!

 

Foods higher in magnesium or a magnesium supplement helps some. Others use linseed or chia seeds to add fibre (which can help or hinder btw) more fats have a loosening effect for many. Obviously more fluids too. Assuming, as mentioned above, it is constipation as opposed to less waste to dispose of.

 

In that case its not really constipation just a benefit of keto.. less loo paper useage..!

 

A little morę fat may help, also.

 

Brussels sprouts - works every time.

 

As long as the motions are firm but not too hard and you don't feel uncomfortable then going every other day is fine.
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/Healthy_Bowel-_Patient_Information_leaflet.pdf

I always found cutting sugar from my diet had a drastic impact so when I went low carb I switched to a breakfast of milled flaxseed with a little oatbran and chia. That along with loads of cauliflower and green veg/salad plus drinking enough water keeps everything moving.

My 'porridge' started with more oatbran and less flaxseed/chia then I slowly switched over as I got used to it. If you want it even lower carb then cut out the oatbran completely.

2 dessertsp milled flaxseed
1 dessertsp chia seeds
1 dessertsp oatbran ( lower carbs than rolled oats)
200ml boiling water, less if using a spoon of coconut milk

Microwave in deep bowl for 2.5 mins
stir in a pinch of salt and a good sprinkle of cinnamon
add sweetener if needed
top with double cream

 

Is Psyllium husk powder acceptable with keto? I have a friend who swears by it but she not diabetic though. It can make her toot a bit too but if your constipated you may be doing that anyway!

 

Erm, eating enough fats will help keep you "well lubricated"! But I agree with @bulkbiker, there may simply be less waste for you to dispose of.

 

It gets worse as one gets older. I am thinking I may have to go onto Metformin as a substitute for rocket fuel!

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Cinnamon works, I found that out accidentally added too much to breakfast but are it anyway.

 

It is often something which requires a bit of adjustment - it is the biological equivalent of GIGO, the foods are more nutritious, more is digested, so there is less residue.
Even my huge salads - in hot weather I can eat one twice a day, don't result in much to get rid of.
If you are concerned, adding a scant teaspoon of psyllium husk either as the husk or as flour can help but it requires a lot of water to soak into it - you can get stomach ache and indigestion as it sucks your stomach contents dry, so a glass of water before eating and another one afterwards are a good idea.

 

Yes I am given to understand psyllium is very good for this, but wasn't sure if keto suitable. As said earlier though it can make you toot a bit! So maybe be selective about when you use it.

 

Keto is such a vague term, but as psyllium husk is usefully low carb and effective in such small amounts, I'd recommend it as a thing to try.

 

Will try that but not when I'm going to church!
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