Categories: LIFE

10 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Eating Red Meat

PHOTO: VITAPIX/ISTOCK

You may feel less bloated

The body digests red meat more slowly than it does other foods, which is why you may feel constipation, abdominal pain, and increased gas after a jumbo steak dinner.

While you may experience some indigestion right after you cut out red meat, it’s mainly the result of eating more healthy, fibre-rich foods. In the long-term, you’ll add healthy bacteria in your gut, which could lower body-wide inflammation and make you feel less bloated to boot. In fact, a study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that vegetarians had lower rates of inflammation than meat eaters.

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Share

Recent Posts

  • HEALTH TIPS

10 Signs Your Body Needs More Water

Water constitutes more than 60% of our body. It's absolutely essential in our lives, and… Read More

3 years ago
  • SYMPTOMS

10 Diseases Affecting Baby Boomers More (Besides COVID)

The more baby boomers mature, they have to put up with the challenges of aging.… Read More

3 years ago
  • SYMPTOMS

9 ‘Innocent’ Symptoms That Warrant a Trip to the ER

There are times when we receive an unpleasant surprise from an alarming symptom, such as… Read More

3 years ago
  • SYMPTOMS

6 Diseases That Can Damage Your Lungs (Besides COVID-19)

Lung disease is the general term used to describe several disorders, such as airway diseases,… Read More

3 years ago
  • CORONAVIRUS

How To Combat Pandemic Burnout

After two long years, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our lives. Even though we’ve… Read More

3 years ago
  • CORONAVIRUS

5 Reasons Why Obesity Increases Your COVID-19 Risk

Alongside the major concern regarding the spreading of the virus, there is another risk about… Read More

3 years ago