Too much fiber and protein

theresaknorman
theresaknorman Posts: 7
in Food and Nutrition
I thought we were supposed to get as much fiber as possible? Protein I think I understand, but please enlighten me on how much is too much of either

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  • dorite7
    dorite7 Posts: 27 Member
    I hear different things on the fiber but you can always select fiber on one of the things you want to track on your food diary and it will tell you how many grams they have set for you for the day.
  • raystark
    raystark Posts: 403 Member
    I thought we were supposed to get as much fiber as possible? Protein I think I understand, but please enlighten me on how much is too much of either


    Going over the default counts that MFP gives you for protein and fiber is not something to be concerned about.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I thought we were supposed to get as much fiber as possible? Protein I think I understand, but please enlighten me on how much is too much of either


    Going over the default counts that MFP gives you for protein and fiber is not something to be concerned about.

    ^^this
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    If you go way over with fibre but don't drink enough, you can, bizarrely, become constipated!
  • glitterpiss
    glitterpiss Posts: 113
    Having too much fiber makes it harder for your body to absorb magnesium, zinc, calcium, and iron.
  • BandedTriaRN
    BandedTriaRN Posts: 303
    A lot depends on your medical history, etc. IF you are working out and body building, then you would need more protein, but if you have medical issues with your kidneys, etc then you need the directions of your physician or nutritionist.


    I found this DRI chart linked from the USDA's National Agricultural Library's site which lists the DRI's (Dietary Reference Intakes) of macronutrients
    http://www.iom.edu/Global/News Announcements/~/media/C5CD2DD7840544979A549EC47E56A02B.ashx
  • kayemme
    kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
    for women in my age group (40ish), the recommended fiber intake is about 25g/day. I successfully eat more than that, but I also drink a lot of fluids.

    superTMI bonus: I have the most amazing poops ever. I feel clean for hours afterward.

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