Hey
So the other day I plugged in my eats of the day and it turns out I've been averaging about 40 grams of fiber a day! I've been adding 2 tbs of hemp seed protein to my morning smoothie, that already has 1 med banana, a handful of fresh berries, and 1 tbs of maca powder. These babies end up with around 14 grams of fiber, so the amount of fiber in the other food I eat throughout the day adds up quickly. These smoothies keep me satisfied for at least 4 hours, and usually I'll have an apple or another piece of fruit/vegetable as a snack. Whenever I get hungry I'll have a simple salad later in the day for dinner with some type of greens, tomatoes, sea vegetables, sprouts, and an apple cider vinegar/tahini dressing. This has turned out to be my routine, and it works quite well.
Now, I don't feel bloated, gassy, heavy, or have had any "variations" like diarrhea or constipation. Is there a problem with "too much fiber", since "they" recommend around 25g per day? Should I lower my fiber intake? How much fiber do you average per day?
Thanks!
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The fiber recommendation is for people who do not get enough fiber. It is not a limit on how much your body can handle, but just a number that you should make sure you are getting atleast that much. You are golden with your fiber intake. I have that much in my diet most of the time as well, if you are not gassy or bloated just enjoy all your delicious fiber rich foods!
I think the 25g fiber is meant to be a minimum, a target for people who are averaging 5-10 grams, which if I'm not mistaken is the typical SAD intake. These folks would never dream that anyone would ever even try to eat as healthy as a vegan, leave alone a raw diet!
im glad you brought this up, because today i realized how i regularly had around 40 grams of fiber, which is apparently 159% of the daily value, haha. i was also wondering if that was too high. then again, why trust health advisors that think you need 11 servings of whole grains a day?