Fiber?

Raina0512
Raina0512 Posts: 216
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
I just posted: TOPIC: Gas! UGH! :(

I got a lot of helpful tips and information... So now my question is:

HOW DO I LIMIT MY FIBER INTAKE AND STILL GET IN MY FRUITS AND VEGES!?

I have increased the amount of fruits and vegetables I eat by a ton, I used to hardly eat any. I also eat fruit in between meals to help with cravings... I don't go a day with out eating my fruits and veges.

From research and comments on my post, I think my issue is my fiber intake. I'm already over my fiber goal (see diary) and it's 2:00p. Not sure how I'm supposed to satisfy my cravings and also get my allowance for fruits and vegetables, yet stay under my fiber goal to avoid this awful stomach pain/gas!?

Any thoughts?
Raina

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  • fauxdetresse
    fauxdetresse Posts: 40
    fiber is good for you!!! you're supposed to have about 25g of fiber a day anyway, it's just because of your calorie settings that it shows less.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    More fire is good, the #'s on MFP for fiber should be looked at as a minimum amount not an ideal amount. With increased fiber intake your body will take a bit to adjust, it is best to add a couple grams per day until you are at a "good" amount that way your body will get used to the increase slowly instead of shocking your system. Also remember to drink more water, the more fiber you get the more water you will need.

    Some foods are worse for gas and you should add to your diet slowly. Things such as cucumber, broccoli, legumes (lentils and beans) as well as others can create gas though the digestion process. Start with very little of these foods at first and each time you eat them increase the portion size slightly until you are able to eat a full serving without any issue.
  • ManyMoons
    ManyMoons Posts: 3
    Go under "my goals" and then choose "goals." Change your fiber goal to 25.

    Then you don't have to worry about the screen display. You WANT to eat fiber! Fiber is good for you! Fiber is essential to healthy weight loss. Without fiber, your intestines won't work properly. Just change the setting, and keep up the good work!
  • ashlee954
    ashlee954 Posts: 1,112 Member
    I agree with the rest of the group. Fiber=25g or more per day is good for you. Your body does need time to adjust to the addition of more fiber. It is reving up your digestive system, which is a good thing I promise. This will cause more gas but should get better soon. Beano NEVER worked for me and my GI (Gastrointestinal) doc told me it rarely does. The ingredient in it IS effective but only in prescription doses, which are WAY higher. If you are gassy I suggest Gas-X. It doesn't prevent it, which sucks, but helps you relieve it MUCH faster and with more ease so you are not bloated all day long.
  • Raina0512
    Raina0512 Posts: 216
    This is good to know. I just am EXTREMELY gassy, the kind that sticks in your stomach, bubbling, and uncomfortable. I don't know what else to do, I don't wanna give up my fruits and veges! :)
  • ashley0424
    ashley0424 Posts: 16 Member
    fiber may not be the only contributor. dairy has the same effect on me sometimes so maybe try to watch the dairy intake...I can't really help with the gas issue but I do know that a small snack of 1-2Tbs of light or natural peanut butter on 1-2 rice cakes or wheat crackers and a small glass of skim milk (optional) will help with the mid meal cravings.
  • SouthernBell86
    SouthernBell86 Posts: 275 Member
    I agree that it really can't be "fiber" in general that is causing the problem, and without the right about of fiber it will be almost impossible for you to lose weight.

    Something that my sister (a real health nut) has drilled into my head for more than a decade is that eating fruit too close to your mealtimes can cause indigestion. If you are not used to eating so much fruit and veggies this may be the culprit. Try to eat your fruit either thirty minutes before your meal, or two hours after it. The exceptions to this rule are pineapple and papaya, and the absolute worst to eat with your other food are any type of melons.

    If you are eating multiple small meals in the day and find it hard to find a time when it is two hours after a meal, then eat your fruit first thing in the morning, wait thirty minutes and have something else which will keep you filled for longer than the fruit. :)
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