Stomach Pains - change of diet

vivekvp
vivekvp Posts: 1
in Food and Nutrition
Hello,

I have changed my diet and for a while things were fine. Now I am constantly getting stomach pains whenever ever I eat.

I am eating more protein, less carbs.
For breakfast, I have a shake - hemp milk or coconut milk, hemp seeds, chia, flax and protein powder. The top of my stomach aches, and feel bloated, usually subsides after an hour.
For lunch I eat seed - pumpkin, sesame, edame and cranberries. Same thing - soreness.
Dinner - some meat and a salad, maybe a drink - no issues.

I have no food allergies.

Any idea what is going on?

What I can change?

Thanks,

V

Replies

  • daydreams_of_pretty
    daydreams_of_pretty Posts: 506 Member
    What kind of protein is it? Whey protein messed up my stomach. I hope you feel better soon!
  • maggiebee04
    maggiebee04 Posts: 9
    Are you used to eating as much fiber is in the seeds? When I switched to eating more nuts and seeds it did terrible things to my stomach for about a month. Try cutting down on the whole foods by a teeny bit until you get used to them?
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Are you used to eating as much fiber is in the seeds? When I switched to eating more nuts and seeds it did terrible things to my stomach for about a month. Try cutting down on the whole foods by a teeny bit until you get used to them?

    This!^

    Increase fiber incrementally....not all at once. There are 2 kinds of fiber. Both have different functions......and effects......

    From WebMD
    Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber

    Soluble fiber dissolves in water. Insoluble fiber does not. To some degree these differences determine how each fiber functions in the body and benefits your health.

    Soluble fibers attract water and form a gel, which slows down digestion. Soluble fiber delays the emptying of your stomach and makes you feel full, which helps control weight. Slower stomach emptying may also affect blood sugar levels and have a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity, which may help control diabetes. Soluble fibers can also help lower LDL (“bad”) blood cholesterol by interfering with the absorption of dietary cholesterol.

    Sources of soluble fiber: oatmeal, oat cereal, lentils, apples, oranges, pears, oat bran, strawberries, nuts, flaxseeds, beans, dried peas, blueberries, psyllium, cucumbers, celery, and carrots.

    Insoluble fibers are considered gut-healthy fiber because they have a laxative effect and add bulk to the diet, helping prevent constipation. These fibers do not dissolve in water, so they pass through the gastrointestinal tract relatively intact, and speed up the passage of food and waste through your gut. Insoluble fibers are mainly found in whole grains and vegetables.

    Sources of insoluble fiber: whole wheat, whole grains, wheat bran, corn bran, seeds, nuts, barley, couscous, brown rice, bulgur, zucchini, celery, broccoli, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, green beans, dark leafy vegetables, raisins, grapes, fruit, and root vegetable skins.

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