How many grams of fiber

LiMer
LiMer Posts: 112 Member
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
are you suppose to have everyday?

Thank you.

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  • LiMer
    LiMer Posts: 112 Member
    are you suppose to have everyday?

    Thank you.
  • ledward
    ledward Posts: 15
    At least 25 grams per day for an adult is recommended.

    Some days I will eat 40-50. Just make sure you break yourself in gradually or you will be spending a lot of time in the bathroom!

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  • may_marie
    may_marie Posts: 667 Member
    hello

    25 grams is about right !

    Too, much fiber can cause problems. Eating more than 50-60 grams of fiber a day can interfere with nutrient absorption and cause digestive problems.

    It's best to increase your fiber intake slowly over time. Be sure to drink plenty of water as you do.

    take care !!
  • Delaina1
    Delaina1 Posts: 168 Member
    MFP says that I should only have 15...but I always try to go higher.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    You can see what MFP has daily for your goal if you add it to your food log....

    Go to My Home, Settings, Food Diary Settings, Add Fiber as one that you list

    I have it showing on mine....when I first added it I couldn't believe how much lower I was on fiber than I should be.....
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    15 is way, way too low. In fact the FDA minimum reccomended is 17g per day. I usually get between 30-50g a day. But as mentioned above, up your intake slowly. It will cause cramps, gas, and many trips to the bathroom otherwise... so take it slow.
  • Losing_It
    Losing_It Posts: 3,271 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/20238-fiber-fiber-more-fiber?page=1#posts-594337:flowerforyou:
  • LiMer
    LiMer Posts: 112 Member
    thank you.
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