Many of us have been on one high-protein diet or another to try and get into shape.

While you may know you could gettoo little protein, what about if you go overboard on the nutrient?

There is an RDA for the amount of protein we consume.

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So how do you know when you’ve had too much?

Liz Weinandy, a registered dietitian with the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center tellsEat This, Not That!

This is especially true if you are getting your protein from high-fat sources like cheese and fatty meats."

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Without enough fiber, you’re likely to experience painful constipation.

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