These 5 healthy things completely throw your stomach out of balance
If a study is conducted into healthy things that actually turn out not to be so healthy, then I'm there in a heartbeat. A healthy lifestyle doesn't come naturally to me, so when someone says that we can drop the healthy habits that I've been feeling peer pressure about for years, I don't need to be told twice. It turns out that the following healthy habits are not so good for your belly, says Ara Katz, a researcher in gut health at Seed.
Eating a lot of protein
So stop with those shakes. Although proteins play a crucial role in building and healing body tissues like skin and muscles, eating too much protein can lead to constipation, bloating, stomach cramps, and even severe bowel obstruction. The golden ratio is 0.8 to 1 gram per kilogram of body weight. For someone weighing 70 kilograms, this means between 56 and 70 grams.
Waking up early to exercise
Ha! I could have told you that. Waking up early is not only deadly exhausting but also draining for your soul. Besides my personal opinion about having to leave your bed early, research also shows that disrupting your sleep-wake rhythm can negatively affect your digestion. It can even lead to weight gain, stomach ulcers, and bowel diseases, say researchers at the National Sleep Foundation. So keep snoozing, your belly will thank you.
Taking probiotics
For some, the solution; for others, the reason for all their stomach problems. Think of diarrhea, bloating, and severe nausea. All things you just don't want to deal with. Always take these kinds of supplements in consultation with your doctor.
Long-distance running
I've said it before and I'll keep saying it: that extreme exercising is really not good for anything. Dr. Edward Laskowski says that many long-distance runners experience, yes, runner's diarrhea. Yikes. This happens because prolonged exertion disrupts your bowel movements. You don't want that when you're just halfway through your round in Vondelpark.
Eating too much fiber
‘Are you eating enough fiber?’ is the standard question from every doctor when you've just complained about having so much trouble with your stomach. It turns out that too much fiber can also cause stomach issues, primarily constipation. You need between 30 and 40 grams of fiber per day; anything above that is way too much. So, let's just say, fiber in moderation.
Source: Bustle
