Would it make your pancreas “lazy” in a way and have a rebound effect after taking the enzymes for a good amount of time?
Fiber and fat slows down digestion
Can somebody help explain this wording to me? Do they mean one tablet after each meal daily? Or only one tablet per day? It’s a digestive enzyme called Kal-n-zyme. It says “take 1 tablet daily with meals”
1. Is the enzyme digested and absorbed? (vd: Is amylase digested by protease?) 2. How does the body know how much enzyme to produce to match the amount of substrate it needs to metabolize? 3. What happens to the excess secreted...
Whether it be in whole food or pill form
Is there a reason why?
I wonder if we can actually digest and absorb calories from xanthan/ guar gum and glucomannan. Nutrition labels claims that they have around 200-300kcal per 100g but they consists mostly of fibre. Do we digest and absorb this calories then?...
Hey all, Is there a way to process or cook these or other cruciferous vegetables so that a person can digest them without trouble while gaining the nutrition? Would adding them to a smoothie help, possibly a juicer? ​ Though juicing doesn't...
The last couple of fasts I’ve done it seems like around 72-96hrs I’ll randomly get kind of noisy digestion and then have to use the toilet. And then I’m good for however long I’m fasting until. Just wondering if anyone...
It's been 5 days. I just can't eat much after my last dry fasts (3-4 days each). I feel like I'm always stuffed and digesting, even though I eat like 2/3rds of what I usually do in a 3-4 times...
i've always heard not to drink while eating b/c it interferes with digestion. is this an old myth? how come soups and broths aren't cautioned against for the same reason? forgive me if this is obvious.
As you know part of the digestion of starches happens in the mouth from the salivary amylase, that happens when you thouroughly chew the food. My question is if you eat staches from a well blended soup, like a soup with...
I wanna know if we absorb more of what we eat doing IF or with your average 4 meals per day. My intuition tells me our digestive system would be more efficient with higher meal frequency and smaller quantities of food....
We know that excess fructose can cause a bunch of negative effects on the body. Almost everywhere I look, studies are showing effects from high fructose sources like table sugar, HFCS, and fruit juices. If a healthy person who doesn't...
Everyone does white rice but it makes me constipated. Brown rice feels really good for me
When you eat your normal daily diet do you have any bloating, gas, stomach pain, etc go away after a dry fast. Also do you feel better digestion?
Or is it not necessary? Planning on doing a 10 day dry fast. I’ve heard that you should prepare before a fast by eliminating any waste so that the body doesn’t use any of it. Any foods to eat leading...
Do you think is a good idea to boil pumpkin seeds for a long time for better digestion?
My mom read a book written a few years ago claiming humans should not eat pork or shellfish because pigs and shellfish are scavengers and bottom feeders. When pigs and shellfish can handle eating their food, which is any...
There’s just so many products of probiotics out there so I don’t know where to start.
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Hey Everyone, So I have been wondering about two things. First how much time does it take for food to digest and second not eating 2-3 hrs before bed. How are these two things connected? If food digestion in takes 24-48 hrs...
I’ve been doing intermittent fasting for about 45 days now. I began with a 16:8 schedule in December. For the first two weeks, I experienced constipation. Then the last two weeks of December, everything normalized. In January, I bumped it up...
Just wondering.
I wanna know if we absorb more of what we eat doing IF or with your average 4 meals per day. My intuition tells me our digestive system would be more efficient with higher meal frequency and smaller quantities of food....
So I eat a decent sized meal and it stays in my stomach for 7+ hours, coupled with constant pain and bloating. I have lost 11kg from this disease So I decided to do daily Dry If 16:8, starting today...
Or will it just largely go undigested?
Carbs digest faster than fats. But is that because carbs take less energy to digest? Or because the body goes into overdrive like a high intensity workout to digest them quicker? Maybe fats take just as much energy, but that energy...
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Hello Redditor, Im a little worried, I’ve been fasting right now for over 100 hours and I am still pooping at this stage… what is wrong with me, is my digestive system bad… I might go to a doctor, but...
Hey reddit, I just got off a 28 day water fast from January 3rd to January 31st. I was originally planning for 30 days but I cut the fast short and broke it and just went to the doctor because...
I wanna know if we absorb more of what we eat doing IF or with your average 4 meals per day. My intuition tells me our digestive system would be more efficient with higher meal frequency and smaller quantities of food....
How efficient is the digestive system in absorbing nutrients from food?
I started IF about 6 weeks ago. I do 20:4 but am typically eating one meal a day. I’m doing CICO and trying to keep the calories within the 1200-1500 range most days. Once a week I may splurge and...
I'm an engineer who found health later in life. I read white papers and generally nerd out about understanding the details. There are a tremendous amount of white papers / research papers out there that all seem to pick nuances...
I had some pizza and beer after a 48 hour fast to in a way celebrate. I am now a day and a half out from my last time eating I can feel it all sitting in my abdomen. I...
Recently I watched a video on YT called “Protein is not Protein” from What I’ve learned also I’ve seen so many especially Vegans reacting and saying it’s fad, not only this I’ve seen so many debates around it, but not...
I had IBS along with diarrhea which started about 12 days ago. I started fasting then after listening to my body and decided i needed to give my digestive organs a rest. I'd be interested to know if anyone has...
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Hello! I'm a plant based eater, and suffering what are some good refeeding options for a prolonged fast.
Can you eat celery while intermittent fasting? Trying to convince my partner that fasting isn’t consuming anything at all.
I’ve read different opinions but want to get a consensus because I’m curious. Do you start your fast time right after your last bite or do you wait a couple of hours or so for digestion to kick in? I personally...
Please clear something up regarding physics and me eating. If I eat stuff, wouldn’t that simultaneously be counted as caloric intake and not caloric intake as a result of the calories’ fate being linked to a random subatomic event that...
For hypertrophy, would caseine be better than normal whey in terms of slower digestion before going to sleep?
Soooo... Let's say you eat a hefty meal before lifting. You finish a workout in 1 hr. Surely that hefty pre workout meal hasn't been digested completely. Does that mean it then becomes your post-workout nutrients as...
So I’ve been seeing a lot of people who train/compete preach about cream of rice… any explanation as to why it is so popular amongst those who consume it?
Just wondering which is better fat vs carb for immediate energy (say 1-6 hrs) and if they differ in terms of thinking clearer/could perform better physically?
Decided to do a 48h fast in anticipation of a night out after work on thurs. The fast ends at 1pm tomorrow the “feasting” will happen a few hours later. What should I introduce at 1pm to help me avoid stomach...
I’m able to recover in a couple hours after a 48hr DF. Maybe I don’t eat a giant OMAD but I go back to carnivore with no problems. After a 5 day water fast, however, I have to carefully eat...
I hear a lot of people saying this but what about it is “dangerous”. Besides maybe gaining weight?
Is freshly milled flour healthier? How quickly does flour lose its nutritional value? I intend to include flour based off legumes, nuts etc in this question, so address separately if necessary.
I've stopped eating at least 6 hours before i go to bed during the last two weeks and my sleep has much improved (drifting off quicker, not waking up, feeling better in the morning etc). I read that food can...
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3lbs up in 2 days after my fast, I did lose 7lbs from my fast though. Is it better to cycle through fast for better weight loss results?
As the tittle says, do we actually absorb the calories from fibre or they just pass through our digestive system untouched?
We know refined/processed grains have less fiber than whole grains/pseudo-grains. But such data is not readily available for legumes (to my knowledge). Legumes are one of the best sources of fiber, but I haven't been able to find if dehulled/deskinned...
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I do breakfast . I work long hours and I am busy the rest of the day so I figured breakfast is the most practical option . What about you ?
On one hand, I’ve heard it’s low calorie and good for digestion, but on the other hand it must be high GI since it’s made with white rice. Thoughts? Edit: and also how plain congee compares to congee with meat and eggs....
Apologies if this question comes up a lot. I did a little look on the sub and most people are asking this question around calorie value not adding up. But I've seen a number of products the sum of the...
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I ask generally for nuts/beans/seeds but feel free to address individually nuts or beans or seeds. 1. Is soaking beneficial? 2. Is sprouting beneficial? 3. Is cooking after sprouting beneficial or worse?
Consider the following meals, assuming the same serving size for each. Are there any differences in nutrition, satiety, or anything else? * Bowl of oatmeal (rolled oats) made with almond milk and sliced banana on top * Baked oatmeal cookies where the...
Fruits are almost completely absent in everything I read or watch about breaking fasting. They aren’t mentioned even in the DON’Ts Are there any fruits that are good for breaking a 72h fasting? Papaya? Melons? Banana?
what should i do if i am craving food
Just been wondering why do we fart? 😂 Is it because food is getting digested or is it because it is not getting digested properly?
I get some pretty intense diarrhea following my first meal after a 2 day fast. It happens pretty frequently. Wondering if people have any tips regarding how to deal with that? Preventative at otherwise.
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I take fish oils and Curcumim/ginger/piperine supplements at the moment.
example: based on nutrition labels, if you put 20gram collagen in your coffee, which is 18g protein, and then also eat eggs, bacon, and toast for another 18g protein, you're at 36g protein in one sitting. Based on my understanding, the...
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I hear pretty much any kind of cooking reduces the nutrients in a food, so my question is if there are any situations or any vegetables where cooked is better than raw.
My eating window is 4-11, and I go to bed about an hour later. I'm active during the day, and pretty sedentary at night. Would I benefit from altering my eating window, or does it not make a difference? Thank y'all! Edit:...
A lot of influencers promoting that greens powders helped with bloat. Can you confirm if you've tried it and did it help? Tks
Hi everyone. I'm a 39 year old male, about 310 lbs. I've recently started IF. I've been doing 14/10 for the last few weeks, with the intention of moving to 16/8 once 14/10 is well tolerated. My last bite is...
I hope this ain’t a weird question but it’s been on my mind.
I just started IM (18:6) about a week ago. I have been getting really dizzy in the morning. Does this go away eventually?
I (34F) did a 5 day fast to try to prepare my body and mind for an upcoming birthday (combined with mindful activities like meditation and journaling). I broke my fast at dinner with Sushi, and I have had an...
You always hear about slow and fast carbs, but are there no in-between?
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I'm generally a purist with fasts but would like to start doing a coffee enema on the 1st morning and possibly 2nd morning of my fast. Will this have any affect on the break I'm trying to give my digestion? I...
Anybody else notice this? My energy levels are tanked and my daily productivity is way worse if I have breakfast or lunch. The only way I can stay energized is if I have a single meal at dinner with zero...
I broke my fast a few days early because I was starting to feel bad. The first eight days, I was hungry, but felt good other wise. Anyway, I broke my fast last night, and this morning, I skipped breakfast...
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Hey guys I have been doing 16/8 for a while and was toying with the idea of OMAD Trouble is, I powerlift 3 days a week and do Muay Thai one or two days a week. Is it possible to digest 160grams of...
Are there some forms of sodium that should be avoided and some that should be consumed? When will sodium hydrate you and when will it dehydrate you?
Hi! 23, female, 6.12 stone, 5”3. I’m interested in IF for digestion, energy and to try shrink some minor loose skin. I want to start this 18:6 diet with a 1500 eating plan to maintain weight. I don’t want to...
Is eating raw oats, logically speaking, supposed to make you feel fuller? Because if it's cooked it'll be more easily digestible as opposed to raw. If you eat, say, a half cup of oats ,raw,and used an equivalent half cup...
Is there ANY sugar alternative that is ok for AM fasting??
I wonder if it is benficial to rather skip the dinner than the breakfast? I mean if you finish your last meal and drink at 6 pm and go to bed at 10 pm, you will be done...
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I'm experimenting with diets and was planning to undergo a 3 day fast. How will I be able to tell that it's actually making me healthier? I read all about the cholesterol-lowering effects, but how can I tell that...
Would some chicken soup broth and steamed vegetables be okay to eat?
Hey guys, so I just purchased some lactose-free milk since I'm lactose intolerant. I was wondering if I can mix whey protein in the milk and consume it without any problems?
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