FIBER?

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susanorrell
susanorrell Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm just wondering why there isn't a column for fiber so you can make sure you're getting enough. Anyone know if that might be in the works?

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  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    You can go to settings and replace something like carbs with fiber.
    Remember colon blow? http://www.hulu.com/watch/10304
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited July 2016
    You can track whatever you want, i track fibre. I'll post the link that will direct you to the page when i get back on my computer.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    I check on fiber in the daily plan by looking at the printable view, but I don't want to track it as one of the 5 macros.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Go here to choose which macros/micros you want to to track

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
  • Enjcg5
    Enjcg5 Posts: 389 Member
    Fiber is a good one to track. Thanks. Im still learning
  • Enjcg5
    Enjcg5 Posts: 389 Member
    How many grams of fiber is everyone shooting for and why? I'm getting mixed reviews on what a good amount of fiber is. I don't have any digestive issues but my cholesterol does run a little high.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Enjcg5 wrote: »
    How many grams of fiber is everyone shooting for and why? I'm getting mixed reviews on what a good amount of fiber is. I don't have any digestive issues but my cholesterol does run a little high.

    I try and aim for a minimum of 30g, i need at least this much everyday to keep things running smoothly. Plus i like the full feeling lots of fibre gives me.

  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    Women need 25 grams of fiber per day, and men need 38 grams per day, according to the Institute of Medicine.
    As a woman, my minimum daily goal is 21 grams. Maximum is 40 (higher than that gives me gas/bloating).
  • all_in_the_game
    all_in_the_game Posts: 39 Member
    I try to incorporate a cup of Quinoa (5.2 gram fiber) 4 times a day. This helps me get my fiber count up to date.
    I dunno if you've heard of Quinoa pizza bowls because its a delicious serving of quinoa. Take a big microwave safe bowl that can incorporate 1 cup of quinoa along with other layers of veggies, cheese and sauce.

    http://fabhow.com/make-quinoa-pizza.html
  • Enjcg5
    Enjcg5 Posts: 389 Member
    Good to know. I can do 30g with proper planning. I had 30s all week! Thanks to fiber one and berries.
  • kelliward1
    kelliward1 Posts: 97 Member
    I track fiber instead of sugar. Have IBS so need to keep my fiber intake up.
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