The allure of high-protein diets is undeniable—from gym enthusiasts chugging protein shakes to keto devotees loading up on meat.
However, Nalini, Clinical Dietitian and Functional Medicine Nutritionist, strongly advocates for awareness of the hidden consequences of excessive protein consumption: bloating, constipation, fatigue, and an unhappy gut.
The gut microbiome—a delicate ecosystem—can be thrown off balance by too much animal protein and insufficient fiber. Imagine your gut as a garden, where overfeeding one type of plant (bacteria) can harm the entire ecosystem. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of digestion (agni) as the foundation of health. Overloading the digestive system with heavy, dense foods like red meat can dampen agni, leading to ama (toxins) and sluggishness.
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