Help! My feet are swelling!

[Lynda_Yates]

I found this all very useful. I did intermittent fasting on a 20:4 eating window and also water fasted twice for 5 days in Nov. New Year’s Day I began a long 21-day water fast. My doctor didn’t like that and on the evening of Day 20 when I was nearly finished my feet and ankles swelled dramatically. I broke my fast the next day and put it down to electrolyte issues plus sitting down for many hours.
The swelling went away. I lost 20 kg which put me at almost normal BMI for the first time in 30 years after being just into the obese range most of that time. Then I looked at the keto diet for weight maintenance but thought 75% fat seemed way too high so I have been trying the whole food plant-based diet as that sounded healthier.
However, I have had swelling in my feet and a bloated stomach for the last two weeks plus I seem to be eating an awful lot all the time! As I have only been trying it a while I thought my body might need to get used to it but I am not so sure reading this. There does seem to be good scientific evidence that a lot of saturated fat or a diet higher than 20% fat will not be good for you especially if you have high cholesterol like me (although I accept cholesterol may just indicate inflammation, not itself be an issue). Anyway, I will try eating more legumes and eggs. Although vegetarian before, I do still eat free-range eggs despite the diet saying you should go vegan.

[SocialButterfly]

Since starting Keto, I have gained 10 pounds and have experienced significant swelling in my legs primarily, and sometimes my hands and face swell to. I am going to try and increase my protein to see if that helps. I am glad you posted this. I have been looking for information and have found none until now.