Yeesh! Does anyone actually get 38 grams of fiber?
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Yes. Just remember, if you're gonna increase fiber in your diet, do it g-r-a-d-u-a-l-l-y.0
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I usually get between 20-30 grams a day. I think 39 on a daily basis would be tough (although probably doable).0
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"How much fiber do you need? Women need 25 grams per day and men should get 38 grams per day, according to an Institute of Medicine formula based on getting 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories."
I try to keep my fiber between 20 and 25 grams at day. More than that I am in trouble (if you know what mean).0 -
Do you go to costco?
I've recently added Phillipine Brand coconut chips (dried young coconut) to my diary for fiber. 1.5 ounce snack is 14 grams of fiber and 173 calories.0 -
I definitely second the gradual increase. There is such a thing as "too much" in the sense that if you increase your intake to a point that exceeds your digestive ability, you'll experience some of the worst gastrointestinal discomfort you've ever known.
I added extra fiber in some easy and delicious ways:
Swap dairy milk for Silk's Almond Milk Fiber+Protein -delicious, 5g of fiber and 5g of protein added
Modest amounts of soy. Soy ice cream has 4g per serving!
Spinach, kale, quinoa, chia seeds...
All Bran cereals... If you eat this with the almond milk above, you'll be halfway there already!
Popcorn snacks
Double Fiber Orowheat Bread... it's awesome.
Basically, it'll be easy to get there if you buy foods with that in mind. There are a lot of good options. Just remember the more fiber you eat, the more water you need, and the more you will poop.0 -
i like fibre 1 cereal....so that pretty well does most of the day for me. add in some fruits and fibrous veggies like greens, potatoes, beans....should be good to go0
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Yes.0
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i'm a vegetarian, but yes, and sometimes i even go over.
i also really like quest bars, for this reason.
and my fiber one brownies.
but most of my fiber comes from the fact that the bulk of my diet is carrots, apples, celery, peppers, bananas, mangoes, etc.
and i try to eat whole grain as much as possible.
if you're having trouble making your fiber goal, get the fiber one bran cereal (60 calories for a 1/2 cup and i believe 12g of fiber) and mix it into some yogurt for a parfait (this is my favorite breakfast; i mix it into greek yogurt with some fresh berries) delicious and packed with fiber...and other good stuff!0 -
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There are fiber gummies! WOW! We've found the vitamin gummies but this is a great idea that even a picky kiddo wouldn't mind :-)0 -
I try to get at least 20 but it depends on the day. some days I am way over that, others way under. If I make a lentil dish in the slow cooker then It's awesome for fiber.0
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Mission carb balance tortillas & Fiber One bars...if not into that, then Metamucil, I suppose. Those food choices are both pretty processed and full of supplemental fiber but I prefer them to drinking fiber supplements.
P.S. Quest bars.
^^ This! I use Mission Carb Balance tortillas for my wraps and I easily go over my fiber! Good luck with your goals and finding alternatives!0 -
NaomiJFoster-
There are fiber gummies! WOW! We've found the vitamin gummies but this is a great idea that even a picky kiddo wouldn't mind :-)
It's not going to be the same level as a supplement per se, but Fiber One makes fruit snacks. They are decent, tried them for the first time today, 3g of fiber and 100% vitamin C, but pretty low in sugar compared to others. Made with pear and apple juice. I also drink Capri Sun SuperV sometimes, it's pretty tasty, gives a little fiber and a serving of fruit/veg. I think both would be good for kids.0 -
I definitely second the gradual increase. There is such a thing as "too much" in the sense that if you increase your intake to a point that exceeds your digestive ability, you'll experience some of the worst gastrointestinal discomfort you've ever known.
If I go over 15 grams, I'm usually bloated and gassy all day. Can't do it.0 -
I average 35 daily, ranging from 20 (rarely that low) to 40. I don't make any special effort. I just like and eat a lot of fruit, vegetables, and beans. I also usually have a half cup of fiber one original most days which I just happen to like. (Fiber One is also high in iron, by the way.)
I am not a vegetarian.0 -
75g the other day lol0
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NaomiJFoster-
There are fiber gummies! WOW! We've found the vitamin gummies but this is a great idea that even a picky kiddo wouldn't mind :-)
LOL Yes!!! I personally like Walgreens brand best. They're sugar-free, too!0 -
Never. Like...not even once. Darn meat and it's lack of fiber.
I remain 'regular' so my level of caring is kinda low.0 -
Ok, Walgreen for the fiber gummies and...
"It's not going to be the same level as a supplement per se, but Fiber One makes fruit snacks. They are decent, tried them for the first time today, 3g of fiber and 100% vitamin C, but pretty low in sugar compared to others. Made with pear and apple juice. I also drink Capri Sun SuperV sometimes, it's pretty tasty, gives a little fiber and a serving of fruit/veg. I think both would be good for kids."
Such great ideas, thanks!!0 -
I do.. It's not really even hard ..0
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Between 30 and 50 every day. No problem for me. Lot's of veggies, fruits and a Questbar.
Stef.0 -
I got plenty a few days ago.
Fiber amount is all the way at the bottom: 55,2 grams
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Wait- theres a cereal actually called "Holy Crap"?? That's awesome!!! lol!0
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We really do not need fiber. I don't pay any attention to it.0
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Weird. MFP only puts my recommendation at 14g. And I don't always get that much. I thought that's what coffee was for.
Kidding, actually, I do want to start getting at least the minimum. Wonder why it's set so low on MFP for me? I might have messed with my setting and forgotten.0 -
I usually go over on my fiber. Fruits like pears, apples, raspberries, veggies, especially asparagus are so high in fiber. You can also add chia seeds in easily by pretty much putting them on anything. Quest bars, are great too. It's not rocket science.0
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I get it most days Today I got if mostly from Badrijani (fried eggplant with spiced walnut-butter and herbs) and liquroice root. But also from aspurgus, carrots, cauliflower and berries
Other days I get it from oats, beans, faux fried stuff as per Hungry Girls' method, broccoli etc etc. Generally veggies - you get a lot of fiber per calorie from veggies compared to things like whole grain!
Also, check if your submissions actually list fiber content, a lot of entries only have macros0
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