Over on Fiber...

AsaThorsWoman
AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I used to be way under on fiber... but now I'm over on Fiber... can this be a bad thing?

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  • Trovan
    Trovan Posts: 133 Member
    It can be if you're not near a toilet.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    *kitten* no!
    [quite literally!] Think of the fiber goal as a minimum.

    You'll just expel anything your body can't use-- and it's good "gut brillo" on the way through.
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    If you've increased fiber intake in a short time, your body can 'rebel' and cause you to experience gas, bloating, discomfort, etc. This is remedied by cutting back and then increasing gradually. Or, put up with the discomfort and eventually your body will get used to it. It takes pretty high fiber levels to be of any actual concern.

    Here's a good article on fiber: http://bodyecology.com/articles/too_much_fiber_symptoms_part_2.php
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    The amount on MFP is actualy LESS than suggested. It is recommended that you get between 25 and 35 g a day. Eating real foods helps wityh fiber. So I am sure this means you are eating better than before. CONGRATS! :-D
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    *High fives all around* I'm over on fiber constantly too. Oh, wait... you were asking if that's bad?
    *kitten* no!

    Well, there you have it. :tongue:
  • TriPixie
    TriPixie Posts: 28
    If you consume over 40g make sure that you are drinking enough WATER. If not, it will back you right up!
  • Picky_nikki
    Picky_nikki Posts: 405 Member
    MFP fiber levels are too low! They are less than half than recommended by dieticians! Good for you, keep it up, as others have said, make sure you are taking in enough fluids to offset the fiber. :)
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