Why you might feel bloated after increasing your protein intake?

1. Rapid Increase: If you jump from eating 40g of protein a day to, say, a goal of 130g, you'll likely experience gi issues as your body isn't used to processing that much. Track and increase gradually.

2. Dehydration: Protein metabolism requires water, so a higher protein intake can lead to dehydration if you don't increase your fluid intake. Dehydration can slow down digestion and contribute to bloating.

3. Insufficient Digestive Enzymes: Your body needs adequate amounts of enzymes to break down protein. If there's a shortage, protein digestion can be incomplete, leading to gas and bloating.. Foods that contain digestive enzymes are pineapples, papayas, mangoes, honey, bananas, avocados, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kiwifruit and ginger.

4. Low Fiber: Not eating enough fiber while increasing your protein can contribute to bloating. Fiber helps regulate the digestive system by adding bulk to your stool and promoting regular bms. Good sources of fiber include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

5. Too Much Fiber, Too Fast: Some protein-rich foods, especially plant-based sources like beans and lentils, also contain a lot of fiber. While fiber is so important for digestion, a sudden increase can cause bloating and gas if your body isn't used to a high-fiber diet.

Your body needs time and consistency to adjust to eating the right amounts of the right foods.

1. Avoiding plastic as much as possible. I replaced all my plastic food storage containers with glass or stainless steel containers. Plastic has harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates that can leech into your food, and increase cancer risk!

2. Eliminating toxic chemicals: So many household cleaning products, cosmetics, and personal care items contain toxic chemicals that may contribute to cancer risk. I replaced them with clean, natural, eco-friendly alternatives.

3. Avoiding ultra-processed foods: Highly processed foods often contain artificial additives, preservatives, and unhealthy seed oils that can increase inflammation and oxidative stress in the body, potentially raising cancer risk.

Aim for whole, minimally processed foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, grass-fed meat, wild fish, nuts, and seeds to nourish your body!

4. Eliminating gluten and refined: sugar, which may contribute to inflammation and disrupt immune function, potentially increasing cancer risk.

I reduced

my intake of these things to support my overall health and reduce inflammation in my body.

5. Choosing organic produce and hormone-free meats: Conventional fruits, vegetables, and animal products may contain pesticide residues, hormones, and antibiotics that could potentially impact cancer risk. If possible, opt for organic produce (or at least the dirty dozen) and hormone-free, antibiotic-free meats whenever possible.

It may seem overwhelming at first, so just start with one thing and build from there! To all my friends healing from cancer, what are your non-negotiables after healing cancer?