FIBER

cblevitron
cblevitron Posts: 243
in Food and Nutrition
How much fiber do you get in a day?

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  • UpBeatMaria
    UpBeatMaria Posts: 49 Member
    35-40 grams :)
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I am for 30 but I get anywhere from 25-45 grams.
  • mabelbabel1
    mabelbabel1 Posts: 391 Member
    I like to get a minimum of 30g
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I like 30 as a minimum too. Sometimes get up to 50!x
  • cblevitron
    cblevitron Posts: 243
    For those who eat over 40g in a day, does it cause any issues? I was just reading about how a very high fiber diet can cause blockages in your intestines which happens to be a big fear of mine.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    For those who eat over 40g in a day, does it cause any issues? I was just reading about how a very high fiber diet can cause blockages in your intestines which happens to be a big fear of mine.

    I haven't heard of that but I'd assume it would be caused by using fibre supplements. Anyhow you have to have lots of water when you eat plenty of fibre to help it pass through you easily.
  • cblevitron
    cblevitron Posts: 243
    For those who eat over 40g in a day, does it cause any issues? I was just reading about how a very high fiber diet can cause blockages in your intestines which happens to be a big fear of mine.

    I haven't heard of that but I'd assume it would be caused by using fibre supplements. Anyhow you have to have lots of water when you eat plenty of fibre to help it pass through you easily.

    Thanks. :) I love my fiber, but I know sometimes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Just trying to be cautious!
  • CarmenLynn75
    CarmenLynn75 Posts: 118 Member
    For those who eat over 40g in a day, does it cause any issues? I was just reading about how a very high fiber diet can cause blockages in your intestines which happens to be a big fear of mine.

    I've read this as well, but it also said that you'd have to eat upwards of 100g of fibre without taking in any water.. musta been a different article.
  • enewsome2
    enewsome2 Posts: 355 Member
    For those who eat over 40g in a day, does it cause any issues? I was just reading about how a very high fiber diet can cause blockages in your intestines which happens to be a big fear of mine.

    I haven't heard of that but I'd assume it would be caused by using fibre supplements. Anyhow you have to have lots of water when you eat plenty of fibre to help it pass through you easily.

    Thanks. :) I love my fiber, but I know sometimes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Just trying to be cautious!

    It's not bad for you, but you do need to build a fiber "tolerance" if you don't want to have "digestive issues". Just add a bit of fiber every day..
  • UpBeatMaria
    UpBeatMaria Posts: 49 Member
    For those who eat over 40g in a day, does it cause any issues? I was just reading about how a very high fiber diet can cause blockages in your intestines which happens to be a big fear of mine.

    It only causes issues if rapidly increase your fiber intake or if you are not drinking enough water. If you are getting your fiber from whole foods and not supplements, getting >40g should be ok. A good rule is to never over do it on one particular nutrient, balance and moderation are a part of a healthy diet :)
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    I eat somewhere in the area of 45 a day. No issues here :)
  • Keltinator
    Keltinator Posts: 265
    A lot lower than the other people on here, but whatever: around 20 g.
  • mmjeffrey12
    mmjeffrey12 Posts: 2 Member
    What basic food do you eat high in fiber? I need to add more to my diet. Thanks!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    For those who eat over 40g in a day, does it cause any issues? I was just reading about how a very high fiber diet can cause blockages in your intestines which happens to be a big fear of mine.
    I am a vegetarian and have had a high fiber diet as long as I can remember, it has never caused me any issues. I would warn against adding too much fiber all at once though, if you're not used to it that's when you can get in to some issues. Add fiber slowly, and make sure you drink plenty of water. Blockages would be the result of too much fiber and not enough water.

    I'm on thyroid medication and too much fiber interacts with the medication's absorption. Too much can also inhibit the absorption of some vitamins, too.
    What basic food do you eat high in fiber? I need to add more to my diet. Thanks!
    Fruits and vegetables, beans, ground flax seed, whole grain foods, and I have these tortillas - Mission Brand Carb Balance tortillas- that have 13g fiber each. They're really good, too.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    What basic food do you eat high in fiber? I need to add more to my diet. Thanks!

    My diary is open if you want to check it out and take a look at others too to get some ideas.
  • coolraul07
    coolraul07 Posts: 1,606 Member
    For those who eat over 40g in a day, does it cause any issues? I was just reading about how a very high fiber diet can cause blockages in your intestines which happens to be a big fear of mine.

    I haven't heard of that but I'd assume it would be caused by using fibre supplements. Anyhow you have to have lots of water when you eat plenty of fibre to help it pass through you easily.

    Thanks. :) I love my fiber, but I know sometimes too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Just trying to be cautious!

    It's not bad for you, but you do need to build a fiber "tolerance" if you don't want to have "digestive issues". Just add a bit of fiber every day..

    *this* I started at 25g/day and am working gradually up to 50g/day. I increase by no more than 2-5g/day/week to allow my system to acclimate. I'm at 35-40 and that's been working for me.
  • angiechimpanzee
    angiechimpanzee Posts: 536 Member
    25 for me!
  • HealthFreak1967
    HealthFreak1967 Posts: 116 Member
    at least 45 usually somewhere around 55... sometimes even 65 ahh it's hard to eat that much though.
  • HealthFreak1967
    HealthFreak1967 Posts: 116 Member
    What basic food do you eat high in fiber? I need to add more to my diet. Thanks!

    all fruits and vegetables.
    high fiber foods: pears, raspberries, grapefruit, celery, chia seeds, flax seeds, bananas, apples, pumpkin, baby corn, leafy greens...
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
    35-40 without trying.

    I rarely drink water but I haven't really had any major issues.

    I do it because I hear it makes up for carbs
  • Drussander
    Drussander Posts: 266 Member
    I average 50-60 grams.
  • Jester522
    Jester522 Posts: 392
    I've read this as well, but it also said that you'd have to eat upwards of 100g of fibre without taking in any water.. musta been a different article.

    Have fun in the bathroom... bring a book lol.
  • Lightbulb1088
    Lightbulb1088 Posts: 189 Member
    25 to 35 for me
  • cynthiam80
    cynthiam80 Posts: 47 Member
    I take husk for fiber and 2 glasses of water right after. The fiber is similar to a spnoge where it expands when it is saturated which is why you need water. I never had a problem so I think you will be fine as long as you drink water.
  • DesireeLovesOrganic
    DesireeLovesOrganic Posts: 456 Member
    I average 50-60 ish. I don't take fiber supplements though, it's from fruits, veggies, beans, split peas, etc.

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