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It's very frustrating. I usually just assume if it doesn't specify, it is insoluble. Is this usually a safe bet?
I've read differing opinions on this. If the goal is to **firm up** one's stool, which of these, in your opinion, is the best. Right before a meal? Right after a meal? Between meals? Edit: It wouldn't let me create a poll.
Does anyone recommend any type of soluble fibre supplement to take before meals?
Fiber and fat slows down digestion
Is it soluble vs insoluble?
There seems to be recent research on the importance of diversity of fiber particularly in terms of benefits to the gut microbiome. It sounds like even a small amount of diverse (30+) FV fiber, for example, seems to have powerful...
Do you have preferences for fiber supplements? I’ve tried the Benefiber “prebiotic” fiber powder. I’ve never tried but have seen gummies and capsules as well.
And if so, is it as bad as blended fruit juice/smoothies?
Many kiwi packages advertise that kiwis are high in fiber. However I’m wondering if the bulk of the fiber is in that fuzzy skin part, or is there a decent amount of fiber in the green flesh? I know the...
Recently came across an article on Healthline about fiber, pretty in-depth, but there is one paragraph in which they say you should "avoid taking the same fiber supplement" everyday, because it can both reduce the effect and harm your gut...
If I turn the source of fiber into powder then consume it, will it be as beneficial? Or does the texture play a role somehow? I’m asking for my pets but it’s probably the same answer. I have small tortoises and their...
I take 10 g of plain psyllium husk fiber and I want to double that but spread it out so I only take 10 g at a time. The label says that 5 g of this fiber has 4.5 g...
I'm coming to have a simple understanding of carbs and fiber. I wonder if doing a fiber powder (drinking) is beneficial and how that would affect eating bad carbs (like Mac and cheese). Would that effectively lower Net...
So in the mornings when I do my extended water fasts I add my electrolytes and then fiber to my water. Well today I just noticed that my fiber is 15 calories. Is this going to ruin the fast? I’m...
Found some organic avocado oil from avohass.com that claims monounsaturated fats help absorb water soluble nutrients. How true is this since it seems like no one really brings up how to increase the absorption of water soluble vitamins.
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I'm looking at the nutrition label for the pomegranate juice powder from Navitas ([https://navitasorganics.com/products/pomegranate-powder](https://navitasorganics.com/products/pomegranate-powder)), it say per serving has 5 grams of total carbs, 0 g fiber, and 1 g sugar. My question is, what's the other 4 grams of...
I have found i chickpea root syrup, it tastes good and claims to have protein/fat - 0 grams, carbs - 9 grams and fiber - 65,5 grams (all per 100 grams). What confuses me is that I thought is that...
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I bought a bunch of kimchi and the nutrition label says it has 0 fiber. The kimchi is called "cut cabbage kimchi" pics: https://imgur.com/a/gcDwgTr
If I blended fiber, like oats with a sugary smoothie will it have any positive affect?
The water-soluble vitamins (such as C and B-complex (hope that's all)) are **flushed out every day** and thus are not **stored**, which makes for me dieting harder. **What is the cheapest way to satisfy all these vitamins?**
I have noticed with bags of dried beans, different bags will have the EXACT same macros and serving sizes, while there will be a fairly large difference in calories because one will not count the calories from fiber, while another...
I think our carnivore and fiber friends need to find some common ground. Neither one is the enemy - there are much more important dietary problems ...
I hate vegetables and am sensitive to nightshades. Only get carbs from dairy , white rice, and fruit. Now for the longevety studies on fiber does it matter where you get your fiber from as long as you get a...
Hi all! I wanted to know what other supplements I should be taking in, I currently only use Metamucil and it works fine but I have to take like 9 pills a day! Is there something else I can take...
Hello r/nutrition! I have a question about fiber consumption as it relates to sugar metabolization. To protect the liver, does fiber need to be consumed simultaneously with the sucrose (e.g. fruit)? Is it just as beneficial to have a high fiber...
Are there any studies done on how the benefits (that are already proven in studies) of a high fiber diet depend on the amount of fiber? Especially in the higher range, like, if you consume 70 grams of fiber already,...
e.g. with the following ingredients collards, chard, watercress, radish, cabbage, kale, leeks, brussel sprouts
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It's easily one of the most important nutrients diet wise when it comes to regulating weight, blood sugar, and diets high in it typically see lower rates of many types of disease. What's more, foods rich in fiber tend to...
Preferably, having low net carbs and high unsaturated fat, but even if they don't I'd still like to hear them.
I’ve seen online some evidence that every meal should include protein, fiber, and healthy fats, as these keep you satiated for longer. Is there somewhere I can learn more about why? I basically want to know some reasoning behind the...
Hi. In the nutrition facts on a grains based foot item I have (unfortunately I don't know the English word for it), it says that 100g yields about 200 calories and contain about 50g dietary fiber. As dietary...
We know refined/processed grains have less fiber than whole grains/pseudo-grains. But such data is not readily available for legumes (to my knowledge). Legumes are one of the best sources of fiber, but I haven't been able to find if dehulled/deskinned...
For those of you who use them, how do you time fiber/prebiotics probiotics, enzymes, vitamins, antacids, etc. with your fast? Also what are your tips and tricks for breaking the fast? (Particularly the ones that keep you out of the...
Frozen vs fresh
The usual search comes up with black beans and oats, but both seem like high carb foods to me. What do you think are good alternatives?
I've been reading up on how sugar and fiber interact in the gut. It seems like in fruits, the natural fiber pretty much neutralizes any harm that might be done by the sugar. Is this also true of, for example,...
I have been following a neuroscientist on tiktok who offers a lot of advice about intermittent fasting. He says that fat and fiber does not switch the body out of autophagy. Acacia powder is a soluble fiber and can be...
Understood that fiber is important, and the research behind soluble, insoluble fiber, and resistant starch. How did the guidelines arrive at 30-35g of fiber a day for men? Any help is appreciated.
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Hi- using 16:8 to complement “lazy” keto. When I have tried to drink only black coffee or tea I get nasty jitters, and have to skip morning supplements. So I’ve started having my coffee in a fiber shake with glucomanan powder,...
For example any grain and legume contain some B-vitamins, potassium and etc. Does nutrients leach out into soaking water? I'm mainly concerned about potassium content and to what extent it is reduced?
Couldn’t you theoretically just store the water to make it a natural vitamin water? Is this the better and healthier vitamin water alternative 🤔?
So I've heard that when you make a smoothie with fruits and vegetables, the fiber is broken down, so the body processes the food much quicker, you get an insulin rush, and so it's not as healthy as just eating...
When I encounter a "hunger crisis" – usually around 10-11 AM, as I fast until noon – I drink a big glass of water with a spoonful of psyllium-husks stirred in it. It fills the stomach and does wonder for...
What would you incorporate into your daily diet to consistently get between 30-40g of fiber per day? I was surprised to see things like salad greens really don’t have that much. Other things I considered to be high fiber, like oats,...
Ok, let me throw in the vitamin question first; I take vitamin D because in the Alaska winter I can spend my entire work week without seeing sunlight; I go to work in the dark and if I don't step...
I saw this guy on the internet claiming to have 100g of fiber a day. I am curious as to how this could even be achievable. I know about Chia seeds but even then, one serving is only 10g.
So my mom works at a school in the cafeteria and recently brought home some scooby-doo fruit snacks. I loved these as a kid and now that I am older and know more about nutrition and how to reading food...
I heard somewhere that fiber is important in whole fruits vs juices, because the fiber helps to keep the glucose from spiking as much as it would without that fiber (so, juice) Firstly, is this true? And if so, would that...
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Seedless grapes of the "victoria" variety and it's almost like a grape candy, it's so sweet. New Mango varieties had no fiber at all, extremely smooth and extremely sweet. What would be the impacts of a diet rich...
What does a healthy amount of fiber look like in a diet? I’ve been trying to research this buts it’s kinda confusing. Google says that men need 30 to 40/ women need 20 to 30 grams of fiber daily, but...
Without supplements.
What if instead of broccoli, one decides to eat lentils? What if one gets their fiber through some healthy granola? If one eats, in a day, tofu, peas, broccoli, lentils, and some kale, could one consider themselves “doing good” without...
Hi all, I guess the title says it all, but I've recently started adding psyllium husk to my diet and have (subjectively) found major benefits in terms of digestive health. Since psyllium husk seems to consist mostly of fiber, I'm wondering if...
Asking for advice considering the health of moderate amounts of fruit vs. fruit juice in a diet. Opinions about this seem to be all over the map and I can't figure out what's scientifically valid and what's not. The question...
As I'm killing/treating my SIBO and Candida atm there are many tocins my body has to get rid of. And as a feel the urge to fast (juice fasting) it should be a good idea. But I don't want to reabsorb...
there’s SO much debate on this. some believe it has 2 kcal per gram, some say it has none. I just want the truth! I use it in my low cal bakes all the time, and I’ve been counting it...
"Most people should consume 25-35 grams of fiber and 46-56 grams of protein each day." This is fine and all but that is an very low amount of protein for someone who is an athlete. I've looked for some standard of protein-to-fiber...
I wonder if we can actually digest and absorb calories from xanthan/ guar gum and glucomannan. Nutrition labels claims that they have around 200-300kcal per 100g but they consists mostly of fibre. Do we digest and absorb this calories then?...
I don't understand how this has any calories when it's pure fiber. Any advice? Sometimes i make a drink with it (3tbsp) but on cronometer it tells me the 3tbsp of psyllium husk is somehow 54 calories, but its...
Hello, can people please tell me a bit more about oat fibre? Is it the same as oat flour or different? How do you use it? Can you eat a large amount? Is it of a similar purpose to xantham...
As the tittle says, do we actually absorb the calories from fibre or they just pass through our digestive system untouched?
I’m by no mans a nutritionist, just someone who keeps active and tries to eat well. I was thinking: People often talk about drinking lots of water to flush out toxins etc in the body? My understanding of fibre is it...
Whether it be in whole food or pill form
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Would eating a bowl of instant porridge in the morning be good for you? Why/why not
I know if weight loss is the goal, one should consider low-carb or keto too. But in terms of Dr Fung's "whole food" goals, what are the OK carbs? Clearly, "refined" flour is out. But is there such a...
The standard is to eat a variety of meals to get in all of our nutrients and supplements daily. However, is this how the body works in reality? Is there some sort of chart or guideline to show how much of...
Welcome to the weekly [r/Nutrition](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nutrition/) feature post for questions related to your personal diet and circumstances. Wondering if you are eating too much of something, not enough of something, or if what you regularly eat has the nutritional content you...
I bought this drink, a Body Armor Lyte, and on the nutrition label, it says the drink contains 18g of carbohydrates but the whole bottle only has 20 calories. I was under the impression that 1g of carbohydrates is equal to...
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Has anyone tried the DoFasting supplements? I fell off the wagon big time, need to get back on. It seems to have decent reviews, but I’m wondering how many of those are paid! TIA! EDIT: I feel like I need to...
I mean, in general, sure. Glucose supplies energy, and if needed, stores it in a form of glycogen, but other than that? Protein literally builds the body, because breaks down to amino acids. Lipids contain fatty acids, they break down some...
Excluding the thermogenic effect of food, do we absorb all of the calories we eat as said on the package or is soke energy lost es. with feces. To my knowledge no energy is transferred with 100% efficiency so I...
So I have a juicer, a fairly expensive Breville that has been sitting in my cupboard for at least 5 years. I’m moving soon and I’m trying to decide whether to keep it or cast off the dead weight. Here...
After the big 3, and assuming your staying in your caloric needs, what is your biggest decision maker on a food label? Sodium? Fiber? Sugars?
Sorry if it’s already been asked before.
I’m starting a weight loss journey and trying to sort out my calorie intake. For the most part I have a pretty solid meal plan, with high protein and high fibre, my only question is, are Bran Flakes good? I’m trying...
I got curious since I realised veggies and grains have tendencies to taste really sweet when cooked for a long time. Is it possible to cook veggies long enough for them to lose all fiber content?
I always read how sugar is the worst thing for you as it's the only thing that is not needed for daily body function. Salt is needed, so is fat. But not sugar.
If sugar from fruit doesn't count towards sugar intake because of the fibre, how is it any different than drinking fruit juice mixed with psyllium husk or other fibre supplement?
There is an increasing body of research concluding that gut microbiome strongly effects a lot of aspects of our bodies – composition, weight, mood, mental clarity, etc. What changes our gut microbiome?
I’m curious about insoluble fibre. Can it be absorbed by the body? What are the health benefits/risks? Can we absorb calories from them? What are some foods high in such fibres and how can we distinguish soluble fibre from insoluble...
I've been intermittent fasting for 3 months. 20:4 I'm a woman 49yo 5'3" currently 152 lbs lost 26 lbs in those 3 months (beginning weight 178lbs) Before that 16:8 on and off I had blood tests done in May 2022....
How much magnesium do we absorb from seeds, nuts, legumes and whole grains? Because they contain phytates and the magnesium itself is bind to insoluble fiber which we can't digest. So anyone knows, do we really absorb magnesium from foods?...
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For instance if I boil chicken, how much protein will dissolve into the water? (If you can put it like that)
Have many woman found success loosing weight with this type of protocol? If so I'd really appreciate how much you lost over how long. Edit: 1-4 hour eating window to help ease in on when I've managed to fast longer
I was always taught that fresh or steamed veggies are healthier than boiled, as many nutrients break down from the heat and or are leeched out by the boiling process. Since the process of pasteurization uses high heat, wouldn’t some...
TITLE EDIT: Why are *there* Carbs... EDIT TO COMPLY WITH THE TRIGGERED: I should not have said unhealthy carbs. What I should have said was carbs that have been proven to contribute to a significant percentage of the population being obese. So...
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We eat food. Our bodies breaks this down to as small as a common denominator with our cells through digestion (chewing, stomach and intestines). Went then absorb 3 main components, sugars, amino acids and fats? Fats are sent through the lymphatic system...