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About fiber, a question

donna56
donna56 Posts: 412
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Does it hurt to go over on the fiber intake? I am already 3 over just from eating fruit and veggies for breakfast and lunch!!!

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  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    The recommended daily intake of fiber is 25-35 grams a day. In my opinion, MFP is low on that (I know they recommend 18 for me). I wouldn't worry about being over... but drink your water! :)
  • absie107
    absie107 Posts: 290
    what's yours set at? 15? if so, then of course not!!! :)

    I set mine to 30. I recommend getting 25g a day... it keeps you full and regular. Just eat lots of seasonal veggies and fruits and whole grain bread and you'll be fine.
  • ErinGiam
    ErinGiam Posts: 396 Member
    I've heard that too much fiber isn't a bad thing, and I have also heard otherwise. I try to get just the reccomended amount because I noticed if I go over a lot I get gas pains. Sounds lovely doesnt it? What a nightmare!
    I wouldn't worry though if you are just going over 3 or 4 a day!
  • MFPfriend
    MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
    You should get about 25g of fiber a day. Just be sure you are drinking lots of water. Fiber without water is not fun. :blushing:
  • donna56
    donna56 Posts: 412
    You should get about 25g of fiber a day. Just be sure you are drinking lots of water. Fiber without water is not fun. :blushing:
    I just checked my diary and they have me 14 grams!!! Do you know how to change that?
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
    Under My Home tab hit Goals tab then custom you can change it there.
  • MFPfriend
    MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
    Under My Home tab hit Goals tab then custom you can change it there.

    Aww, you beat me to it, lol. :D
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