Warning signs you are not digesting meat
Bloating, nausea, constipation, body odor or even dark circles under the eyes... are warning signs that you eat too much meat or your body is not digesting meat properly.
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Constipation:Red meats such as beef, pork or lamb... contain a lot of fat and iron, which take longer to digest. And if not fully digested, they can cause indigestion the next day. In addition, red meat contains little fiber, a necessary nutrient to promote bowel movements. Advice: You should only eat 100-200g of red meat about 2 times a week with lots of green vegetables or grains.
Always hungry: If you always feel hungry, even after eating, it means your body has absorbed too much protein. When you don't have enough carbs, your blood sugar drops, your body doesn't produce enough of the hormone serotonin that helps regulate your mood, making you feel hungry. Try cutting out meat for a few days, you will feel better.
Dark circles under eyes: Many people think that dark circles under the eyes are due to lack of sleep and fatigue. However, if you suddenly see them appear a lot after eating meat, it is a sign that the body is not digesting meat properly. When that happens, the intestinal wall is damaged, toxins can seep into the blood. The body tries to create antibodies to eliminate foreign substances, so they create dark circles under the eyes.
High blood pressure:Processed and cooked meats are high in sodium because they are salted and preserved. In addition, the high saturated fat content in red meat can increase blood pressure and lead to heart disease.
Weakened immune system: The natural sugar (Neu5Gc) found in red meat is very difficult to digest. This type of sugar is only produced by carnivores to sustain their meat diet. The human body does not produce it, so it is considered a foreign substance, causing a toxic immune response, making you sick often, and even causing cancer.
Tired: If after eating meat, you feel sluggish and tired, it is a sign that the meat is stuck in the intestines. At that time, all the energy is focused on the digestive system to process this residual meat.
Nausea: This is one of the common symptoms when the body reacts to some bacteria in meat. This is especially common in pregnant women. It is also simply because the body is overloaded and cannot absorb more meat.
Bloating, flatulence:The proteins in meat, especially red meat, are difficult for the body to break down, leading to bloating. They are also high in fat, which can leave your stomach feeling bloated or uncomfortable. Improper digestion of meat can cause toxins to build up in your body.