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40g of fibre....in one day!?!

JoAlberts
JoAlberts Posts: 34
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi

I have read on the internets that to effectively lose fat, you need to eat 40g of fibre a day. So I played about with my tracker for tomorrow to test it...the highest I got was 32g.

Whether the 40g of fibre is true or not is not what I am questioning....how does one even manage to eat 40g of fibre (hypothetically speaking ofc). Unless I have 4 bowls of all-bran a day it seems impossible!

Thanks.

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  • Gilligan11
    Gilligan11 Posts: 17 Member
    Every few days (when I remember) I take benefibre with water. It actually tastes pretty good, and is helpful in the fibre department. An apple has about 4 grams and a pear has about 5 grams. I also cook with flax seed sometimes. Good luck!
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    I actually have to watch what I eat not to eat too much.
  • theladysarah
    theladysarah Posts: 11 Member
    see I have a stomach condition which requires that amount of fibre and I can never get there! so what do you eat that makes it get that high?
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    I do it most days, even when eating low carb. You can check out my food diary for ideas.
  • bokodasu
    bokodasu Posts: 629 Member
    I don't think that's actually true, but I eat 40-50g/day, most days. Vegetables, beans, and nuts, pretty much.
  • ARDuBaie
    ARDuBaie Posts: 378 Member
    I use a fiber supplement and eat an apple a day. Yeah, I know that sounds corny, but that old apple a day thing is so true. Beans everyday. I like them on my toast or just in a bowl. Vegetables for lunch and dinner. One more fruit. I eat a lot of things that have fiber and there have been times when I have hit over 40 grams of fiber in a day. Lately, I have been in a funk, and my intestines feel that way.

    Good luck!
  • fallser
    fallser Posts: 14
    I add chia seeds to a lot of foods I prepare. Gives an extra 4g of fiber boost if the meal is otherwise lacking (like my typical Greek yogurt lunch would otherwise be).
  • lgoldgirl
    lgoldgirl Posts: 7
    First, that's not true. You need to work out regularly, cardio and weight training and eat on a calorie deficit, in order to burn fat. That said, fiber is great for you, most people don't get enough of it and high fiber foods keep you fuller for longer. I regularly eat close to 40 grams a day in 1,600 calories or under. On a day that I eat over 1,600 calories, I easily top 40. Here is an example of my day:

    Breakfast:
    Homemade smoothie with kale, spinach, orange, strawberries, bluberries, raspberries, tofu, coconut milk beverage, water, banana, possibly some chia seeds or flax
    Hardboiled Egg

    Lunch:
    Grilled chicken
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Olive oil
    1 (cooked) cup Quinoa

    Dinner:

    Trader Joe's turkey burger
    Whole Wheat sandwich round
    two slices tomato
    1 cup sauteed spinach with olive oil and garlic
    1 tablespoon crumbled feta

    Snacks:
    24 raw almonds
    1/4 cup dry oatmeal, cooked and topped with 8-10 pistachio meats and cinnamon
    2 medium bananas.

    That gave me 35 grams of fiber and I wasn't even trying.

    Whole grains, fruits and green veggies are all likely to be high in fiber.
  • loveachallenge
    loveachallenge Posts: 62 Member
    Hi

    I have read on the internets that to effectively lose fat, you need to eat 40g of fibre a day. So I played about with my tracker for tomorrow to test it...the highest I got was 32g.

    Whether the 40g of fibre is true or not is not what I am questioning....how does one even manage to eat 40g of fibre (hypothetically speaking ofc). Unless I have 4 bowls of all-bran a day it seems impossible!

    Thanks.

    Chia seeds, flax seeds, beans, kale, fiber bars, some fruits
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    Load of ....

    I get all of my fibre ONLY from veggies and the occasional fruit. My fibre goal is set at 15g. Sometimes I reach it, go over, or am well under. I don't have ANY negative issues from my fibre, or lack of, in fact, my health is AWESOME since giving up grains and legumes. I had many, many issues from eating lots of whole grains and legumes while eating a "healthy" diet before. I think fibre is important but has been over-rated while healthy fats and proteins have been over-demonized.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I would question the recommendation of that much every day. I believe that is closer to the daily recommendation for whole grains, not fiber. But, that said, I have gotten that much or more on occasion.

    On 9/17 I ate 1508 total calories and had 49 g fiber. That consisted of:
    breakfast -- soy milk w/ hershey's syrup
    lunch -- chili-mac (beef & bean chili w/ whole grain pasta shells)
    dinner -- chili-mac with cheddar cheese, kale, red wine
    snacks -- cottage cheese w/fresh peach; dry roasted edamame
    dessert -- cocoa roasted almonds

    On 9/5 I ate 1516 total calories and had 46 g fiber. That consisted of:
    breakfast -- soy milk w/ hershey's syrup
    lunch -- wrap made with Flat Out brand whole grain wrap, hummus, spinach, parsley, tomato and bell pepper
    dinner -- kale; beans and rice (kidney beans, brown rice, chopped onion, carrot, celery, jalapeno and garlic); red wine.
    snacks -- soy milk; dry roasted edamame
    dessert -- cocoa roasted almonds

    Yesterday I came close with 39 g and ate 1579 total calories. That consisted of:
    breakfast -- soy milk w/ hershey's syrup
    lunch -- low sodium V8, brown rice, asparagus
    dinner -- lasagna (made with whole wheat noodles), 2 slices of whole grain bread red wine
    snacks -- apple; dry roasted edamame
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Load of ....

    I get all of my fibre ONLY from veggies and the occasional fruit. My fibre goal is set at 15g. Sometimes I reach it, go over, or am well under. I don't have ANY negative issues from my fibre, or lack of, in fact, my health is AWESOME since giving up grains and legumes. I had many, many issues from eating lots of whole grains and legumes while eating a "healthy" diet before. I think fibre is important but has been over-rated while healthy fats and proteins have been over-demonized.

    Healthy fats and protein are demonized??
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    Load of ....

    I get all of my fibre ONLY from veggies and the occasional fruit. My fibre goal is set at 15g. Sometimes I reach it, go over, or am well under. I don't have ANY negative issues from my fibre, or lack of, in fact, my health is AWESOME since giving up grains and legumes. I had many, many issues from eating lots of whole grains and legumes while eating a "healthy" diet before. I think fibre is important but has been over-rated while healthy fats and proteins have been over-demonized.

    ummm, k.

    Anyway, back in the land of common sense... it is very possible to get to 40g without supplements, but hard to do it with lower carb. I have found a coule of products that really help boost my fibre and get 35-40g per day within around 200g of total Carbs.
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