StrawberryJam Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I've recently started taking protein powder and its making me constipated. I don't want to take any man-made medication unless I have to so I am wondering if anyone know of natural laxatives from natural food sources. I ate a big handful of prunes and that did nothing. I eat plenty of fruit and vege and drink plenty of water, I don't think its from lack of fiber, its from the protein powder. I'd like to continue with protein powder as i am trying to build some muscles... any suggestions anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I haven't done protein powders in a couple of years. But if you're going to use them, be prepared to drink A LOT of water for starters, just to digest the protein powder. You can try blending it with fruit in a smoothie, seems to help. As for a natural laxative, I've never found anything better than fresh squeezed orange juice on an empty stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Strong coffee. I think just plenty of leafy greens or oatmeal works well for me personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 FLAX SEEDS!!!! Seriously. Get some whole flax seeds and put about a tablespoon in your oatmeal. Problem solved. I found this out by accident and wondered why I was going 5 times a day lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pink Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Drink a gallon of Prune Juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryJam Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 But if you're going to use them, be prepared to drink A LOT of water for starters, just to digest the protein powder. Yes good point, even though I already drink plenty of water I have not increased my water intake when I started taking protein powders. Last night I drank a large pot of sina tea and that works... except I was at work all day today with a stomach cramp. Marcina... 5 times a day?! I'm loving the sound of that!... will dig into my large stash of flax seeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Well I used to put whole flax seeds into my oatmeal everyday..That's why. Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggieprincess Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I've recently started taking protein powder and its making me constipated. I don't want to take any man-made medication unless I have to so I am wondering if anyone know of natural laxatives from natural food sources. I ate a big handful of prunes and that did nothing. I eat plenty of fruit and vege and drink plenty of water, I don't think its from lack of fiber, its from the protein powder. I'd like to continue with protein powder as i am trying to build some muscles... any suggestions anyone? If you've increased your protein you DEFINITELY need to increase your water. Try to get in a minimum of 90 oz a day. Dandelion Root Tea is a natural laxative. you can find it at a healthfood store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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