Royale Decree™ #8

Protein Pro-Farts?

So you're drinking 8 oz. of water with every 3 grams of fiber you intake … but you're still farting. Where's the gas coming from? Protein.

If you use protein shakes to increase your protein, the protein in that shake has been broken down to it's lowest level for faster processing by your body so it can use it fast! Which is why protein shakes are excellent post workout meals because your body doesn't have to waste energy digesting it and can put it to use quickly! Sadly, the side effect is gas. But what can do about that and still maintain a high protein diet?

It could be your protein shakes have lactose in them and you are intolerant. According to the Whey Protein Institute: "Individuals with lactose intolerance should select a pure whey protein isolate, which has less than 0.1 gram of lactose per tablespoon (20 grams). Research has shown that most people with lactose intolerance have no trouble taking this very small amount of lactose. Individuals with lactose intolerance should avoid whey protein concentrates as they usually contain lactose and the amount can vary greatly from product to product."

Believe it or not Mayo clinic recommends you get 175 grams of protein a day! Most diets will tell you to follow the protein math formula based on your body weight: weight in pounds x 0.37 =  Minimum grams of protein you need daily as found in Chapter 3: The Full House and the Royale Flush™.

Remember to take it easy on the protein, I don't recommend drastically increasing your intake overnight. I suggest gradual increases. Keep in mind that too much protein can harm your body, making your kidneys work overtime, loss of calcium and even agitate allergies.

So please take baby steps when increasing your protein intake and watch the lactose. It's not a cure, but it might help.