Too much fiber

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bwleung89
bwleung89 Posts: 55 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is there anything wrong with going over my fiber limit by 5 or 10 grams?

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  • pkarim
    pkarim Posts: 171
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    No, your body just pushes it through. It can be better for you especially if you are eating a high protein diet
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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    Not that I am aware of. I go over by that much almost every day.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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    No, your body just pushes it through. It can be better for you especially if you are eating a high protein diet

    Haha, love that you said "pushes it through" I couldn't think of any tactful way to say that myself!
  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
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    No. If you're going too far over make sure you're getting a lot of water in.
  • bwleung89
    bwleung89 Posts: 55 Member
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    Thanks alot, i was just worried because it is red when i go over.
  • JustBreathe418
    JustBreathe418 Posts: 355 Member
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    "pushes it through" hahaha I love that!

    I go over my fiber by A LOT everyday. For some reason MFP sets it really low...it definitely won't hurt you if you go over 5-10 grams.
  • Rilke
    Rilke Posts: 1,201 Member
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    Actually, you should try to get 25 grams a day minimum. I don't know why MFP has it set so low.
  • gibsons
    gibsons Posts: 24
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    I agree - and shoot for 20 - 25 grams/day. It's good for your health all the way around!
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
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    Actually, you should try to get 25 grams a day minimum. I don't know why MFP has it set so low.

    I couldn't figure out why it was set so low either, so I just went in and changed mine to 25 grams.
  • Rilke
    Rilke Posts: 1,201 Member
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    Actually, you should try to get 25 grams a day minimum. I don't know why MFP has it set so low.

    I couldn't figure out why it was set so low either, so I just went in and changed mine to 25 grams.

    Excellent. :) I have mine set to 35! Fiber is your friend ;)

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