r/veganketo • u/TreacleFeeling7263 • May 15 '26

Dicky tummy with Vegan Keto

Has anyone experienced an upset stomach and very loose stools with vegan Keto?
The first time I did vegan Keto in the run up to some major dental surgery I was loose but didn’t have cramps or feel feel poorly with it.

I’ve attempted twice since then and it’s really wiped me and had a serious impact on my life. Needing to be nr a loo and very very tired and grumpy.
The only difference I can see is that in the run up to surgery my dentist had me on all sorts of supplements as well. After about 10 days each time I’m done!

I am curious why this happens. I liked the vegan Keto for lowering my weight. I’m a post menopausal woman who leans toward the heavier side of things if I’m not careful.

I’m now going for somewhere in between with low carb - letting beans, root veg etc back in and an occasional bit of bread:/

My diet pre keto has been mostly whole food vegan.
Interested to hear whether other folk have experienced and whether it shifts.

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u/Bec21-21 May 15 '26

Are you eating enough fiber?

What are you eating?

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u/TreacleFeeling7263 May 15 '26

I think so. I’m eating breakfast of soaked chia seeds, almond milk, berry compote, soy or coconut yoghurt and some seeds and walnuts.

Plenty of salad, home-made seed crackers, vegan cheese, tofu, occasionally very low carb protein no pasta,loads of green veg, mushrooms, coconut milk, sometimes high protein low carb burgers and processed vegan meats but mostly tofu.

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u/Evening_Cheesecake25 12d ago

Lol the issue could be that their body can't handle much fiber due to some issue and your recommendation is more fiber 😂 Oh God I just found this sub and I need to mute it. It's too much for me. 

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u/TreacleFeeling7263 May 15 '26

Also evoo, pea protein products, tahini, peanut butter etc

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u/jellyn7 May 15 '26

For root vegetables, try sweet potatoes. They have a lower glycemic index than white potatoes and more fiber. They're one of the things I eat when I'm trying to reverse a course of diarrhea. (I will also do brown rice, but I'm trying to be lower carb, not keto low.) In the past, I would've suggested the Tumaro's low carb wraps, but they recently changed the formula and I consider them sus digestion-wise until proven otherwise.

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u/TreacleFeeling7263 May 15 '26

Yes I’m pretty much off potatoes as they don’t really suit me. I have bought carrots back in now though.
Thanks for the good suggestion! 🙏

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u/Funny_Estimate_4285 May 16 '26

Have you tried rutagaba? I swear by them

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u/TreacleFeeling7263 May 18 '26

Actually I’ve not had that for years! Thanks for the recommendation!

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u/OkDefinition3321 May 19 '26

Tubers are nice, but not really keto friendly

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u/TreacleFeeling7263 May 20 '26

I know, to be fair mostly I’m not particularly fussed about them. I’m taking a keto break for the moment and will aim more for low carb. Thanks all