The low-carbohydrate diet craze is taking its toll on U.S. citizens; low-carb’ diets have literally become a pain in the ass! Constipation is a problem for approximately 25 million Americans. Many people that suffer from this condition have fallen victim to the low-carbohydrate approach to eating.
Low-carb’ diets have one big flaw; they do not promote the intake of natural fiber-rich foods. That’s why low-carb diets can lead to constipation. Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods that passes through the digestive tract and provides bulk to the diet. Without fiber, waste products are not removed from the body (or they are moved too slowly). One long-term undesirable effect of this is bowel cancer.
While high-fiber products like Metamucil and Citrucel are selling at record rates; these products are not a good long-term solution. Natural fiber-rich foods such as vegetables are best. As an added benefit, a high intake of vegetables promotes rapid fat loss during calorie-restricted diets. A high intake of vegetables will help you avoid constipation and enhance your fat loss efforts.
