Too Much Fiber
misskate1971
Posts: 27 Member
Hey, everyone...I could use some help!
I am eating more fiber than I'm supposed to have (according the the MFP goals I set). Is that a bad thing? Besides the obvious bodily functions (sorry to be somewhat blunt), is too much fiber bad for you?
Kate
I am eating more fiber than I'm supposed to have (according the the MFP goals I set). Is that a bad thing? Besides the obvious bodily functions (sorry to be somewhat blunt), is too much fiber bad for you?
Kate
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How much fiber are you eating?0
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unless your going crazy high you shouldnt have any problems, just be sure to drink enbough water, the more fiber you eat the more water you need to drink.0
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Why does fiber make you so gassy. ugh lol0
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I also go over on my fiber daily. I'm usually over anywhere between 2-15g.0
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The daily minimum should be set to 25 - 30 grams. Going over a bit over is fine. But, too much could bind you up.0
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I choose a high fiber diet for health reasons and manually changed the settings on MFP to account for it so I'm not pestered by those negative red numbers, lol. If you're not noticing any problems with the amount of fiber you consume I doubt it's a problem. My understanding is that MFP's number is based on the MINIMUM daily fiber amount as recommended by the US, and that having more is a GOOD thing.0
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Mayo Clinic recommends 25 grams daily for women.0
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I would say no, you are not over doing it. Dr. Oz even recommends taking a daily fiber supplement because even though we are eating healthy fruits and vegetables, it still can not be enough.0
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http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/high-fiber-foods
I think you will find that very imformative.0
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