How important is getting to 20 and above for fiber?

Gisel2015

Quest bars really do a "number" on me (yes, pun intended). If my fiber intake is more than 25 for several days in a row, I get very bloated and ... . Quests bars are not an appropriate food for me due the high fiber content and because I don't like the taste either.

Brand flakes on top of blueberries with cottage cheese or Fage, or sprinkled on top of the salads and one or two prunes at night do the trick. Vegetables and beans are good too. Some people need a high fiber daily intake to be regular, others don't.

OP if things are moving and you feel full, you are OK; if not, increase your fiber.

bebeisfit

Lentils, oatmeal and lots of fruit and vegetables. I usually made a lentil meal and also make a lot if soup with beans. Black bean soup, navy bean soup.

Theo166

Only been below 20 once since I started tracking, and never above 50.

What stores sell quest bars? I normally shop at Costco but haven't seen them.

CharlieBeansmomTracey

Theo166 wrote: »

Only been below 20 once since I started tracking, and never above 50.

What stores sell quest bars? I normally shop at Costco but haven't seen them.

walmart here started carrying them,GNC does and Im sure there are other places, you can always order online too

TMW2119

My highest fiber foods for the last few days: chia seeds, Ezekiel sprouted bread, oatmeal, black bean soup, Kind honey oat breakfast bars. I get over 25 g of fiber a day with chia seeds being at the top of my fiber list almost every time.

Kimblesnbits13

I cheat and get my fiber from Halo top, quest bars, flat out wraps and fruits. I don't like veggies lol

amusedmonkey

I don't use any supplements, bars, or specialized ingredients, but my fiber intake hovers around 40-70 grams on regular dieting and maintenance days. It's possible to get enough fiber from food if your food preferences include lots of plants. Some vegetables are so high in fiber, you can basically get all of your fiber in one meal.

Some high fiber vegetables:
Endive: has about 18 grams of fiber per head
Artichokes: about 12 grams per medium
Eggplants and cauliflower: about 15 g of fiber per pound
There is also green beans, broccoli, cabbage, all leafy greens...and so on

Almost all legumes are high in fiber, but black and kidney beans are nice for that with about 8 grams of fiber per 100 calories, followed closely by lentils.

I remember they were out of oats once so I bought oat bran and my fiber intake went up quite a bit. A bowl had 15 grams of fiber (if I recall correctly).

I also eat lots of whole grains. Bulgur and barley, for example, have about 8 grams of fiber per cup (chicken and barley stew is the definition of comfort food for me).

If you don't like many plant based foods, nothing wrong with supplementing. You'd be surprised how easy it is to hit 20 grams with or without supplements without going way out of your comfort zone with calories. A couple hundred calories of the right foods and you're set for fiber.