Question about fibre.
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Dewymorning
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According to my reports from MFP I rarely get to the recommended 25 grams of fibre a day.
However, I am not sure if all the food entries include their fibre amount.
I do have a bowel movement at least once everyday.
Is that sufficient evidence that I am getting enough fibre in my diet?
However, I am not sure if all the food entries include their fibre amount.
I do have a bowel movement at least once everyday.
Is that sufficient evidence that I am getting enough fibre in my diet?
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Fiber is mainly for satiety and other gastrointestinal purposes. As a rule of thumb, aim for 10-15g per 1,000 calories. I get most of my fiber from fiber one cereal, potatoes, and Quest bars. It's pretty easy to get adequate amounts this way in my opinion0
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If you're regular then do not worry. It's not good to over do the fiber!
Also when you do eat fiber in your diet try and make it soluble & fermentable (veggies) as opposed to insoluble (grains - cereals) - your gut flora will thank you.
I've attached a link to FODMAP (fermentable carbohydrates) - It shows the good foods and the not so good foods..
Happy pooping!!!
http://www.ibsgroup.org/brochures/fodmap-intolerances.pdf0 -
I add 1/3 cup bran buds to my yogurt. This gives me 11 g of fiber and helps me stay full until lunch.0
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i agree with tennisdude, for some too much fiber is not too good. It can cause bloating, gas, abdominal distention, water retention, it also makes some nutrients digest and metabolise at a slower rate. On the up side, it does help for some to curve insulin spikes. But what the heck do I know. Nothing !!0
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i agree with tennisdude, for some too much fiber is not too good. It can cause bloating, gas, abdominal distention, water retention, it also makes some nutrients digest and metabolise at a slower rate. On the up side, it does help for some to curve insulin spikes. But what the heck do I know. Nothing !!
Are you talking soluble (fermentable) or insoluble fiber?0 -
Both. As I have stated before, everybody is different. Some can eat 2 cups of oatmea and a gallon of water and look like they have not eaten all day. Others can eat a dozen donuts and look like they have the pipes of Flex wheeler. I look at a bagel and I look like Elvis did at the end there. I agree that the best place for people who get stomach discomfort, and other side effects are better of getting their fiber from plant sources.0
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Currently most of my fibre comes from fruit and vegetables, so that is good.0
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Yep that's perfect.
The more you can stay away from grain based fibers the better for your stomach and gut flora (sounds like quite a nice thing when you call it that).
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