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Fiber- Does Anyone Get Enough?

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  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,033 Member
    scoandmur wrote: »
    I consistently do NOT get enough fiber in my diet. I know I can do better with my food planning to help but also considering using a supplement . What is your fiber goal, how do you eat/ingest enough?

    40g is good for Women... it's not hard to reach if you're eating fruit and veggies and less food from a box. :) No I've never needed to add a supplement to get to 40g.
  • berrymak
    berrymak Posts: 1
    Try yam noodles! They contain almost negligible calories but with loads of fibre. I love putting them in miso soup with some seaweed and tofu.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    edited November 2014
    I shoot for around 30 grams but average more like 20, and I eat a lot of whole foods. It's something I'm coming to pay more attention to, as more science comes out about beneficial gut bacteria being good for a whole range of stuff involving immunity, mood, and even weight control. I've been on a lot of antibiotics in the past due to nearly dying from an infection after a surgery, plus having near-chronic bronchitis as a teen. It's taken a long time to restore my gut flora, and I'd like to keep them happy.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    my partner says I get too much :lol:
  • Tim_Simons
    Tim_Simons Posts: 64 Member
    Try to consult your nutritionist on the amount of fiber is needed by your body. Supplements can be your second option. It should be part of a healthy lifestyle. Most health care experts would rather advise eating a pear or a handful of raisins instead of taking a supplement. Getting your fiber need with food is more satisfying. Supplement is also a great way to improve the overall quality of your diet if you still lack the fiber and nutrients needed by the body.
  • Elsie_Brownraisin
    Elsie_Brownraisin Posts: 786 Member
    I'm usually over, just fruit and veg and brown rice/pasta/bread.
  • Lelah77
    Lelah77 Posts: 177 Member
    I get picked on for how much salad I typically eat. I know I hit my fiber for the day! Haven't been a saint lately, and I feel it - for sure!
    Bought two bags of salad at the market tonight. Those'll last me about 2 days and I'll be back on track. :)
  • Torontonius
    Torontonius Posts: 245 Member
    easy to get enough fiber. eat more vegetables, nuts, fruits - natural foods, get rid of the "fillers" in your diet that are high carb but low-fiber
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Depends on what you put in the salad, though. A cup of spinach plus a cup of kale only give me about 2 grams.
  • Maries_wine_calories
    Maries_wine_calories Posts: 152 Member
    Do you have a good result with Probiotics? How many billion are enough to take?
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,033 Member
    scoandmur wrote: »
    Do you have a good result with Probiotics? How many billion are enough to take?
    yogurt is a source of that without spending extra.. unless you don't eat yogurt.
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