Metamucil to up my fiber?

I don't think it's a bad idea, but fruits and veggies have a good amount of fiber. I make my fiber goals without even trying now. If you want to eat your fiber, have more of them. Raspberries are the yummiest high-fiber foods around, IMO.

The Metamucil works, too.

When one of the barflys had an intestinal blockage and ended up spending a few months in the ICU, the rest of them asked what might help them not end up that way. Anyone who has spent a good deal of time around drunks will not be surprised to hear that "Stop drinking", "eat better" and "get more exercise" did not get rounds of applause. "I don't know. Ask the doctor!" was also not a hit with the drunks, who are not generally huge fans of visiting doctors.

"I guess you could take some Benefiber or Metamucil to help things move along..." They all liked that a lot. In fact, they'd buy the stuff in rounds, keep it in the bar and take it there. It was on the little step-shelf things with the booze. When CatDog came on TV, they'd yell, "CatDog! CatDog!", which was the bartenders' clue that someone would have to hand the bottle to one of them so they could all swallowed their fiber.

I did not make that story up. If you know anyone who was ever a drunk, they'll say, "Yes, barflys have stupid routines they get into and everyone goes along for no good reason." Just like they all have to sit in the same place or the bar will fall down, they have stupid routines. And in that bar, it was Fiber Time when CatDog came on.

christinev297 wrote: »

:huh: what?

I added the story for the heck of it.

Every single time I think of Metamucil, I think of that story, so I thought I'd share.

I hope the OP doesn't think I was comparing them to drunks. I so wasn't. I just felt like sharing it.

Kalikel wrote: »

I don't think it's a bad idea, but fruits and veggies have a good amount of fiber. I make my fiber goals without even trying now. If you want to eat your fiber, have more of them. Raspberries are the yummiest high-fiber foods around, IMO.

The Metamucil works, too.

When one of the barflys had an intestinal blockage and ended up spending a few months in the ICU, the rest of them asked what might help them not end up that way. Anyone who has spent a good deal of time around drunks will not be surprised to hear that "Stop drinking", "eat better" and "get more exercise" did not get rounds of applause. "I don't know. Ask the doctor!" was also not a hit with the drunks, who are not generally huge fans of visiting doctors.

"I guess you could take some Benefiber or Metamucil to help things move along..." They all liked that a lot. In fact, they'd buy the stuff in rounds, keep it in the bar and take it there. It was on the little step-shelf things with the booze. When CatDog came on TV, they'd yell, "CatDog! CatDog!", which was the bartenders' clue that someone would have to hand the bottle to one of them so they could all swallowed their fiber.

I did not make that story up. If you know anyone who was ever a drunk, they'll say, "Yes, barflys have stupid routines they get into and everyone goes along for no good reason." Just like they all have to sit in the same place or the bar will fall down, they have stupid routines. And in that bar, it was Fiber Time when CatDog came on.

Thanks for the laugh!

Always better to use natural means than artificial when it comes to your body.

Add a tbsp or 2 of flaxseed meal to your yogurt or oatmeal each morning. You won't notice any difference in taste, just a bit of texture. Works for me

I am finding I enjoy unsweetened coconut flakes for fiber but I just love coconut.

I have IBS-D and talked to my GI doc because it upset my stomach. Stopped taking Metamucil and started back on the recommended prescription meds. Feeling much better and sticking with whatever I get from the yummy fruits and veggies.