too much fiber?

jezirus
jezirus Posts: 33 Member
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
I continue to go way over my fiber compared to what mfp says I should be having... is this okay? I'm still under calories most days, drinking lots of water, and am excercising and have lost weight. I'm happy with what I'm eating, and I'm losing. So is it okay that I am eating more fiber?

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  • eillamarie
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
    MFP's setting is actually way under! You should have 25-28g of fiber a day (or more depending on your digestive/bowel needs)!
  • NikkiJ17
    NikkiJ17 Posts: 295
    As long as you're not going over 50 grams a day. The recommended is 20-35 grams.
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    You need lots of fiber, it's a good thing so don't worry about it!
  • kathyhull
    kathyhull Posts: 327 Member
    It is absolutely fine to go over on fiber! as long as you're drinking the water and sticking to the overall goals, fiber helps keep you full longer.
  • literaryshots
    literaryshots Posts: 66 Member
    I always go over fiber too. Usually people track fiber because they aren't aren't getting enough. Way to be ahead on a healthy note!
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    It's fine as long as you feel okay. You'll know when you have too much (lots of gas.. and number 2 all the time.. sometimes constipation with all that too.).
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