Raising my fiber intake

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msarro
msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
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So, after rather comical results this morning trying to raise my fiber intake (two fiber one bars in less than 24 hours), I'm realizing my body has been getting WAY too little fiber for way too long. So, how can I raise my intake without the... err... negative side effects.

I'm guessing I should try to raise it just a couple grams a week or something?

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  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
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    So, after rather comical results this morning trying to raise my fiber intake (two fiber one bars in less than 24 hours), I'm realizing my body has been getting WAY too little fiber for way too long. So, how can I raise my intake without the... err... negative side effects.

    I'm guessing I should try to raise it just a couple grams a week or something?
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
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    Yeah, I would try to slowly up it, not all at once! Your digestive system can't take it!! hehehe! The Fiber One bars are so good too!!
  • christahollis
    christahollis Posts: 152
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    Taking it slow is a good route to go...it can also help your body to adjust if you eat a lot of water dense, high fiber foods...fruits and veggies...instead of going 'hard core' with the fiber one products right away.
  • KrisKabob
    KrisKabob Posts: 1,250 Member
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    Okay, let me just tell you... FIBER ONE bars make me jet-propelled if you know what I mean!!! :blushing:

    Try Thomas Light Multi-Grain English muffins - low on cals, high in fiber. Also, get in your greens and your beans, baby!!!

    Yeah, I'd just gradually add in your fiber - your body should adjust after a while.

    Good luck!!! :smile:
  • flcaoh
    flcaoh Posts: 444
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    Ooooh, I love the Thomas light muffins, there so good! Yummy!!!
  • kimber607
    kimber607 Posts: 7,128 Member
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    Hi

    The FiberOne bars are a tad potent
    I would suggest light whole wheat or muti-grain bread, TJ wheat bran muffins
    Take it slow :)

    Kim
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
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    Ooooh, I love the Thomas light muffins, there so good! Yummy!!!
    :love:
    me too!!
    :love: :love:
  • dulceluva
    dulceluva Posts: 728 Member
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    absolutely go slowly, I once did it too fast and like you boy did I get taught a lesson. lol

    Gradually up it with Fibre1 cereals, all bran bars and don't forget natural soluble figures like pears, apples, spinach.

    Kidney Beans has A LOT of fibre. Just add one thing a day or week, its up too you and try to eat those things almost everyday or at least the same amount of it everyday alternating fruits and different beans, try eating spinach instead of regular lettuces, etc.

    I get almost my recommended fibre intake daily and sometimes I go over (slightly). Of course I have my bad days where I didnt really get enough. We are all human.
  • 5KNohno
    5KNohno Posts: 503
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    Ooooh, I love the Thomas light muffins, there so good! Yummy!!!
    :love:
    me too!!
    :love: :love:
    Me three!:love::love: :love:
  • Helawat
    Helawat Posts: 605 Member
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    Just don't raise it like I did:

    I didn't raise it slowly and upped it dramatically in three days. Obviously, I don't need to tell you what happened as consequence but it wasn't pretty.

    Do it slowly :)

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