Too much fiber?

smcging
smcging Posts: 9 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Can you really get too much fiber? My doctor told me to up my fiber and I've been trying to do that. On my food diary it has my fiber goal and I always exceed that but when I do it goes into the red and has a little negative sign as if it's something bad like sugar.

Is there such a thing as too much fiber?

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  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    I haven't heard anything about having too much!!!

    It's supposed to be really good for you anyway, digestive system and going number 2's...lol
  • smcging
    smcging Posts: 9 Member
    That's what I thought. Thanks!
  • Sunnyjb
    Sunnyjb Posts: 220
    Red doesn't mean bad, just there to get your attention
  • dynamitegalxo
    dynamitegalxo Posts: 299 Member
    The fiber goal is set low on mfp, you should be aiming for at least 25 grams a day, if not 30 or more. Just make sure you balance it with enough water and fat so that your pipes are lubricated enough and you don't back your digestive system up. Everything will get stuck otherwise, and that's not cute haha
  • ArtGeek22
    ArtGeek22 Posts: 1,429 Member
    I don't think so! I eat anywhere from 30-50 grams a day and feel fantastic! The trick is to drink much more water. I have any where from 10-14 glasses a day or else your regret it later in the bathroom, lol :laugh:

    P.S but don't fall for all those highly processed products that advertise themselves as a good source of fiber. The best source will forever be fresh fruit, veggies, and nuts!
  • GuybrushThreepw00d
    GuybrushThreepw00d Posts: 784 Member
    yes, you can go too high... you won't absorb your food properly and will probably have diarrhea.
    I aim for 30g/day.... But don't worry too much, until you have the brown stuff dribbling down your legs.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Women should be getting around 25 grams a day. MFP sets it really low for some reason. Anyway, I've heard you might get gassy if you go too high, but it should be hard to get to a level that's that high. If you feel fine, don't worry about it too much.
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    yes, you can go too high... you won't absorb your food properly and will probably have diarrhea.
    I aim for 30g/day.... But don't worry too much, until you have the brown stuff dribbling down your legs.
    fantastic visual. thanks!
  • Energizer06
    Energizer06 Posts: 311 Member
    The fiber goal is set low on mfp, you should be aiming for at least 25 grams a day, if not 30 or more. Just make sure you balance it with enough water and fat so that your pipes are lubricated enough and you don't back your digestive system up. Everything will get stuck otherwise, and that's not cute haha

    Most widely accepted is 25 - 30 g for women and 35-45g for men. From my understanding, if you have a protein macro set higher than 40% of your nutrition plan than you could even go higher without ill eeffacts.
  • glassxxballerina
    glassxxballerina Posts: 48
    Yes, you can. I haven't eaten wheat for over a year now due to allergies, so I don't eat as much fiber as I used to. I ate a little over 1/2 cup of refried beans with my lunch yesterday and I was later bloated to the point where it was painful.

    I'd recommend upping fiber gradually, but don't go overboard with it. Beans and bulgur wheat (a type of hot breakfast cereal) are both excellent natural sources that will help you feel fuller longer.

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