Fatty snacks take a while to be digested, and similar to fried foods, can mess with blood flow throughout your body. Snacking on a bowl of almonds can reroute blood flow away from your brain, heart, and extremities, says Long. And like we mentioned, if it’s still sitting in your stomach when you’re exercising, it […]
It’s likely that the type of protein you’re choosing could be contributing to your workout farts—and to the pretty pungent odor of them, too. That’s because some popular high-protein foods (like meat and eggs) are rich in sulfur, which can turn into stinky gasses when it ferments in the gut. Or, you may be eating […]
Artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols: Many protein powders (and protein bars) contain artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols to add a bit of sweetness, but these compounds may cause GI distress, SELF previously reported, especially in the forms of bloating, gas, cramping, or diarrhea. Plus these artificial ingredients may not be great for your gut health, […]