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Getting enough fiber on low carb diet

Cyndi10612
Cyndi10612 Posts: 30 Member
edited November 14 in Social Groups
I am struggling with getting an adequate amount of daily fiber since I'm eating very low carb. Any suggestions on low carb/ high fiber foods?

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  • genmon00
    genmon00 Posts: 604 Member
    edited January 2017
    Avocados are excellent, chia seeds (i make low carb chia pudding with coconut milk, yummy), spinach, cabbage. celery are all excellent sources of fiber and low carb :) Some people drink phyllsum husk to help with digestion. But you don't really "need" to be taking in so much fiber unless you are having tummy issues. The SAD diet pushes waay too much fiber, IMO. You might want to take a look at our stickies pads. I'm sure this question has come up before. :)

    Edited for spelling, I'm tired lol
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Use veggies and nuts as your carb sources and you will maximize your fibre. You could always use supplements too.

    I actually feel MUCH better when my fibre intake is pretty low. It doesn't do anything for how well I feel or my BM's. I find fats, coconut oil specically, keeps things more regular in a way that fibre never could.

    Now I am of the opinion that fibre is mainly useful for dealing with the problems that plant matter brings - grains mainly. LOL

    I no longer worry about fibre. I NEVER meet dietary guidelines.
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    edited January 2017
    If you look in the sticky threads for "START HERE - LCD Launch Pad", that wonderful resource has a section of two on whether to count all carbs or only net carbs (subtracting fiber grams when carb counting).

    I believe most of us here are net carbers, which opens up all sorts of possibilities (like various seeds & nuts, green leafy vegetables, etc.).
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