Fiber question

Henry Cabot Henhouse III wrote:
:: I was using Trader Joe's Psyllium Husks ... if I recall, 3
:: tablespoons = 15 grams.
::
:: Recently, I picked up a tub of GNC refined husks, and figured it was
:: about the same. So, I was using 3 heaping tablespoons in a glass of
:: water.
::
:: Wrong! 1 teaspoon = about 5 grams of fiber. A heaping tablespoon is
:: about 17 grams...
::
:: Is it a bad thing to consume about 50 grams of fiber at once?

Have you noticed a problem yet? I suggest drinking lots and lots of
water....

It is often stated that it is better to gradually increase fiber intake (you
probably know that, but others may be reading).

Are you not getting fiber from veggies, since we're on the topic?

Cut back to 2 tablespoons, and have been doing that for a few weeks now. I
do eat some veggies, and salads, but not enough to meet the MDR.
Haven't really noticed any effects from the 30 grams or better I do in the
mornings... my system seems to be more "politely" regular (nice way of
saying I no longer have to go potty 4 and 6 times a day) than when I was
strung out on carbs 🙂

Thanks for the reply...
Regards,
Dave

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Henry Cabot Henhouse III wrote:
:: I was using Trader Joe's Psyllium Husks ... if I recall, 3
:: tablespoons = 15 grams.
::
:: Recently, I picked up a tub of GNC refined husks, and figured it was
:: about the same. So, I was using 3 heaping tablespoons in a glass of
:: water.
::
:: Wrong! 1 teaspoon = about 5 grams of fiber. A heaping tablespoon is
:: about 17 grams...
::
:: Is it a bad thing to consume about 50 grams of fiber at once?

Have you noticed a problem yet? I suggest drinking lots and lots of
water....

It is often stated that it is better to gradually increase fiber intake
(you probably know that, but others may be reading).

Are you not getting fiber from veggies, since we're on the topic?

Yes, 'going' less is considered a benefit by some, while others seem to be
put off by it. Good you're not strung out any longer! 🙂

Henry Cabot Henhouse III wrote:
:: Cut back to 2 tablespoons, and have been doing that for a few weeks
:: now. I do eat some veggies, and salads, but not enough to meet the
:: MDR.
:: Haven't really noticed any effects from the 30 grams or better I do
:: in the mornings... my system seems to be more "politely" regular
:: (nice way of saying I no longer have to go potty 4 and 6 times a
:: day) than when I was strung out on carbs 🙂
::
:: Thanks for the reply...
:: Regards,
:: Dave
::
::
::
:: "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
:: news:[email hidden]...
::: Henry Cabot Henhouse III wrote:
::::: I was using Trader Joe's Psyllium Husks ... if I recall, 3
::::: tablespoons = 15 grams.
:::::
::::: Recently, I picked up a tub of GNC refined husks, and figured it
::::: was about the same. So, I was using 3 heaping tablespoons in a
::::: glass of water.
:::::
::::: Wrong! 1 teaspoon = about 5 grams of fiber. A heaping tablespoon
::::: is about 17 grams...
:::::
::::: Is it a bad thing to consume about 50 grams of fiber at once?
:::
::: Have you noticed a problem yet? I suggest drinking lots and lots of
::: water....
:::
::: It is often stated that it is better to gradually increase fiber
::: intake (you probably know that, but others may be reading).
:::
::: Are you not getting fiber from veggies, since we're on the topic?