Need....more....fiber....help!
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Another vote for Physillum husk and /or Linseeds.
Also, are drinking enough water? If not, that won't be helping matters.0 -
beccyleigh wrote: »Does anyone use fibre powder? I was thinking of getting some, can just be added to water to drink, 15g a day accounts for about 10g of fibre.
I have a tub of benefibre that i use sometimes, but I get better, more predictable results taking 3 magnesium capsules and a probiotic every night before bed, works like a charm every time.
some probiotic strains are geared specifically for constipation.0 -
SamandaIndia wrote: »I use benefiber if low on fibre. Dissolves completely in water. Also an electrolyte and magnessium. Before I started this woe i was never regular. Suspect my protein fat balance is not right but now I have all or nothing toilet trip issues so still tweaking to find somethibg stable that works. Cheese is evil.
Yes, that's me. Since going Keto I'm all or nothing in the bathroom. Glad I'm not the only one. I can go two or three days with nothing and then have a very active day. But it's not really working for me and I need to find a way to get more regularity.0 -
@daylitemag I too dealt with this problem, it was very brief however, luckily I was reading the book The art and science of low carbohydrate living. Exactly as I was facing it I read that lack of sodium in the diet is the leading cause since lack of carbs reduces total water retained. The recommendation was to consume a total of 5 grams of salt a day (through diet and supplementation). So I measured out about 2500 mgs of Himalayan sea salt and drank throughout the day. I also noted I was intaking about 2500 mg in my food. I will tell you, that totally regulated everything. I've never dealt with any problems from that point. I really recommend that book, priceless info! Remember that water softens stools, without sodium to retain the water you just excrete most of it and get no hydration. Potassium is key as well magnesium too. I would go for mag glycinate, highly absorbable.0
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@daylitemag I too dealt with this problem, it was very brief however, luckily I was reading the book The art and science of low carbohydrate living. Exactly as I was facing it I read that lack of sodium in the diet is the leading cause since lack of carbs reduces total water retained. The recommendation was to consume a total of 5 grams of salt a day (through diet and supplementation). So I measured out about 2500 mgs of Himalayan sea salt and drank throughout the day. I also noted I was intaking about 2500 mg in my food. I will tell you, that totally regulated everything. I've never dealt with any problems from that point. I really recommend that book, priceless info! Remember that water softens stools, without sodium to retain the water you just excrete most of it and get no hydration. Potassium is key as well magnesium too. I would go for mag glycinate, highly absorbable.
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I know this conversation was wrapped up. But today a podcast I was listening to had good information on this subject.
It starts in this subject matter at about 29 minutes in. Then moves on to supplement talk.
https://www.ketovangelist.com/episode-40-maria-emmerich-talks-about-keto-mistakes-and-common-supplements/0 -
Interesting discussion. I typically get about 40-55 grams of fiber while on keto...far higher than I do when I eat a higher carb diet...mostly due to the amount of peanuts, quest bars and adkins products I eat...whether or not it's a factor I don't have any bowel concerns except in the first few days...on the loose side which I've come to expect as normal. Same with the few days that I reintroduce carbs(not an issue for your lifers)
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One minute flax seed muffin has flax and can use coconut oil. Tastes pretty good. http://www.food.com/recipe/one-minute-flax-muffin-low-carb-2956490
