RE:Fiber

CheleSalliby

Is there a way to add fiber to the catagories listed? Since I am counting carbs, I need to figure fiber to get the "net carbs". Thank you!

knra_grl

I quit tracking sugar and added fiber - you can do that in your settings.

tennisdude2004

Is there a way to add fiber to the catagories listed? Since I am counting carbs, I need to figure fiber to get the "net carbs". Thank you!

Any particular reaason you need to track fiber?

knra_grl

Is there a way to add fiber to the catagories listed? Since I am counting carbs, I need to figure fiber to get the "net carbs". Thank you!

Any particular reaason you need to track fiber?

When I checked my reports one day I noticed my fiber was low most of the time so I started tracking that instead of sugar

3laine75

Yes, you can swap it for something else (I track fibre instead of sugar) in the settings.

Is that a US thing where they are labelled separately? I just track mine out of nosiness (and the sugar was always in the red )

ETA: for tennis dude - I'm tracking mine for IIFYM (it's been upped because proteins been upped)

tennisdude2004

I think if your pooping normally and getting your fiber from soluble source (as opposed to insoluble fiber) I personally wouldn't worry about it.

The only thing I would be observant of is eating as little insoluble fiber as possible. IMHO

tedrickp

The only thing I would be observant of is eating as little insoluble fiber as possible. IMHO

Why?

tennisdude2004

The only thing I would be observant of is eating as little insoluble fiber as possible. IMHO

Why?

Because it's not that great for you!!!

kgeyser

I used the settings to swap out sugar for fiber. Tracking sugar was pretty much useless for me, fiber is more important.

3laine75

I think if your pooping normally and getting your fiber from soluble source (as opposed to insoluble fiber) I personally wouldn't worry about it.

The only thing I would be observant of is eating as little insoluble fiber as possible. IMHO

To each their own. I prefer prevention rather than cure.

Insoluble and soluble both have their purposes and I can imagine no reason to avoid them.

In the OPs case there is definitely a thing where carbs are labelled differently in the US - not entirely sure what it is but I'm sure it's a thing

3laine75

Soluble fibre: reduces cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar and can help promote weight loss (by lengthening feeling of fullness).

That's from an NHS leaflet on fibre.

I also wouldn't class oats, lentils, peas, barley etc as bad for you, just sayin'

tedrickp

The only thing I would be observant of is eating as little insoluble fiber as possible. IMHO

Why?

Because it's not that great for you!!!

Care to elaborate - not being a jerk either, id like to know why since I have never heard that except for too large of doses preventing nutrient absorption.

SephiraRose

I changed mine to track fiber as well.

tennisdude2004

The only thing I would be observant of is eating as little insoluble fiber as possible. IMHO

Why?

Because it's not that great for you!!!

Care to elaborate - not being a jerk either, id like to know why since I have never heard that except for too large of doses preventing nutrient absorption.

In short insoluble fiber does not ferment in our bodies and as such disrupt the harmony of our gut flora.

I've attached a list of soluble and insoluble foods (FODMAP).

If you know all about insoluble fiber and are happy eating it then great - if it works for you.

I find though that most people don't distinguish the difference between the fiber that's fermentable and is good for the bacteria in gut and the fiber that doesn't ferment and it's only purpose is to give you impressive looking poo's (well whatever floaters your boat)

http://www.ibsgroup.org/brochures/fodmap-intolerances.pdf

tennisdude2004

Also do you know how insoluble fiber works to help your big impressive looking poo hit the pan.

The fiber which does not digest in your stomach, scraps the lining of the colon wall to create a lubricating mucus (eeewwwwww - no thank-you).

This isn't an exaggeration, this is actually what it's supposed to do!!! Really - link below.

Enjoy your big bowl of all bran.

http://www.medgadget.com/2006/08/on_mechanisms_o.html

3laine75

Also do you know how insoluble fiber works to help your big impressive looking poo hit the pan.

The fiber which does not digest in your stomach, scraps the lining of the colon wall to create a lubricating mucus (eeewwwwww - no thank-you).

This isn't an exaggeration, this is actually what it's supposed to do!!! Really - link below.

Enjoy your big bowl of all bran.

http://www.medgadget.com/2006/08/on_mechanisms_o.html

Haha tis is getting really disgusting but think I probably prefer the lubed exit to whatever the alternative is.

Thought it was soluble fibre you didn't like anyway?

craftywitch_63

I think if your pooping normally and getting your fiber from soluble source (as opposed to insoluble fiber) I personally wouldn't worry about it.

The only thing I would be observant of is eating as little insoluble fiber as possible. IMHO

I track my fiber instead of sodium. I always go over my allowed sodium so I've considered it a given and moved on.

Actually, you should be eating a combination of both soluble and insoluble fiber: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/much-soluble-insoluble-fiber-per-day-6686.html (written by a registered dietician).

To change the setting, go to Food -> Settings. Under the heading "Nutrients Tracked" you have 5 choices, using the dropdown boxes, change the one(s) you want to change and hit "Save Changes." You can also change meals, add up to six meals, change it to times eaten instead of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, etc.

Hope this helps!

3laine75

My mistake

What's wrong with being regular?

kgeyser

The only thing I would be observant of is eating as little insoluble fiber as possible. IMHO

Why?

Because it's not that great for you!!!

Care to elaborate - not being a jerk either, id like to know why since I have never heard that except for too large of doses preventing nutrient absorption.

In short insoluble fiber does not ferment in our bodies and as such disrupt the harmony of our gut flora.

I've attached a list of soluble and insoluble foods (FODMAP).

If you know all about insoluble fiber and are happy eating it then great - if it works for you.

I find though that most people don't distinguish the difference between the fiber that's fermentable and is good for the bacteria in gut and the fiber that doesn't ferment and it's only purpose is to give you impressive looking poo's (well whatever floaters your boat)

http://www.ibsgroup.org/brochures/fodmap-intolerances.pdf

For people with constipation-predominant IBS, both types of fiber can be beneficial in their diets. Which is why some people choose to focus on their fiber macro over their sugar macro. You don't have to poo-poo everyone else's choices as being due to a lack of understanding about fiber.

knra_grl

Soooo looking back on my diary - I am low on fiber probably 90% of the time - looking at my foods I noted that with more fruit and veg I either meet or go over on my fiber - so this is actually telling me to eat more fruit and veg (honestly the past few days I have been thinking about this without looking at my diary). I don't need to track sugar - I am not diabetic nor do I eat a lot of sugary treats so I changed it to track fiber which I am almost always lacking.

Yeah I am not much of a salad eater in the winter time - in the warm weather my fiber will probably be way over

I would rather be regular than constipated so upping my fiber is good - no? :indifferent:

tennisdude2004

Also do you know how insoluble fiber works to help your big impressive looking poo hit the pan.

The fiber which does not digest in your stomach, scraps the lining of the colon wall to create a lubricating mucus (eeewwwwww - no thank-you).

This isn't an exaggeration, this is actually what it's supposed to do!!! Really - link below.

Enjoy your big bowl of all bran.

http://www.medgadget.com/2006/08/on_mechanisms_o.html

Haha tis is getting really disgusting but think I probably prefer the lubed exit to whatever the alternative is.

Thought it was soluble fibre you didn't like anyway?

No I only eat soluble fiber - oatmeal, veggies yes - grains no.

The alternative to Colon mucus is a lot nicer and a lot healthier.

tennisdude2004

Soooo looking back on my diary - I am low on fiber probably 90% of the time - looking at my foods I noted that with more fruit and veg I either meet or go over on my fiber - so this is actually telling me to eat more fruit and veg (honestly the past few days I have been thinking about this without looking at my diary). I don't need to track sugar - I am not diabetic nor do I eat a lot of sugary treats so I changed it to track fiber which I am almost always lacking.

Yeah I am not much of a salad eater in the winter time - in the warm weather my fiber will probably be way over

I would rather be regular than constipated so upping my fiber is good - no? :indifferent:

Insoluble fiber does not help constipation - eating a diet high in fat will help that.

Still if you want to carry on doing the same old *kitten* that's up to you????

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23326148

knra_grl

Soooo looking back on my diary - I am low on fiber probably 90% of the time - looking at my foods I noted that with more fruit and veg I either meet or go over on my fiber - so this is actually telling me to eat more fruit and veg (honestly the past few days I have been thinking about this without looking at my diary). I don't need to track sugar - I am not diabetic nor do I eat a lot of sugary treats so I changed it to track fiber which I am almost always lacking.

Yeah I am not much of a salad eater in the winter time - in the warm weather my fiber will probably be way over

I would rather be regular than constipated so upping my fiber is good - no? :indifferent:

Insoluble fiber does not help constipation - eating a diet high in fat will help that.

Still if you want to carry on doing the same old *kitten* that's up to you????

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23326148

That's funny when I eat a lot of "ruffage" (ie: lettuce and leafy greens) I can see that there is a difference as compared to when I am not eating those types of food as much so sorry maybe my body is different than yours but it does make a difference. I don't think I am low on my fats very often. If I am low on fiber why wouldn't I want to boost it? It's not like I am trying to double it thinking I can poop out my calories.

Besides all of that you seem to have quite a "strong" opinion over another person's preference of what they are tracking in their diaries. To each their own! :drinker:

tennisdude2004

Soooo looking back on my diary - I am low on fiber probably 90% of the time - looking at my foods I noted that with more fruit and veg I either meet or go over on my fiber - so this is actually telling me to eat more fruit and veg (honestly the past few days I have been thinking about this without looking at my diary). I don't need to track sugar - I am not diabetic nor do I eat a lot of sugary treats so I changed it to track fiber which I am almost always lacking.

Yeah I am not much of a salad eater in the winter time - in the warm weather my fiber will probably be way over

I would rather be regular than constipated so upping my fiber is good - no? :indifferent:

Insoluble fiber does not help constipation - eating a diet high in fat will help that.

Still if you want to carry on doing the same old *kitten* that's up to you????

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23326148

That's funny when I eat a lot of "ruffage" (ie: lettuce and leafy greens) I can see that there is a difference as compared to when I am not eating those types of food as much so sorry maybe my body is different than yours but it does make a difference. I don't think I am low on my fats very often. If I am low on fiber why wouldn't I want to boost it? It's not like I am trying to double it thinking I can poop out my calories.

Besides all of that you seem to have quite a "strong" opinion over another person's preference of what they are tracking in their diaries. To each their own! :drinker:

Lettuce leafy greens are soluble fiber and good for you - I don't get your point?

My post was to highlight the lack of need for insoluble - have a read of the FODMAP.

knra_grl

Soooo looking back on my diary - I am low on fiber probably 90% of the time - looking at my foods I noted that with more fruit and veg I either meet or go over on my fiber - so this is actually telling me to eat more fruit and veg (honestly the past few days I have been thinking about this without looking at my diary). I don't need to track sugar - I am not diabetic nor do I eat a lot of sugary treats so I changed it to track fiber which I am almost always lacking.

Yeah I am not much of a salad eater in the winter time - in the warm weather my fiber will probably be way over

I would rather be regular than constipated so upping my fiber is good - no? :indifferent:

Insoluble fiber does not help constipation - eating a diet high in fat will help that.

Still if you want to carry on doing the same old *kitten* that's up to you????

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23326148

I guess I was responding to this when I actually stated I needed to increase my fruit and veg to increase my fiber and that in the winter I admittedly don't eat as many leafy greens as I would in the summer? Anyhow, point made on your part I guess - going out for fresh air and a walk now - have a great day :bigsmile: