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Increase fiber in diet
Dietary fiber adds bulk to your diet. Because it makes you feel full faster, it can be helpful in controlling weight. Fiber aids digestion, helps prevent constipation, and is sometimes used for the treatment of diverticulosis, diabetes, and heart disease.
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A 39-year old asked:
How do I increase fiber in my diet?
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A 46-year old asked:
How to increase to high fiber diet - low budget?
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A 56-year old female asked:
I increased the amount of fiber in my diet and decreased simple carbs and now have cramps and bloating. What should I do to alevitate?
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A 32-year old male asked:
On 10 mg Lexapro (escitalopram) for 5 months. Also changed my diet to increase fiber. My motility has done a 180, and now I have 4 bms daily. Have pressure in lower left pelvis and a h-roid i think. Need i worry?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Sharp pain and burning sensation while passing stool, i have been taking soft diet, sitz bath, stool softener and increased fiber intake from last 3 days but still the pain wont go away. I would be extremely thankful if you suggest some thing?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Why do I need fiber in my diet?
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A 56-year old female asked:
After reducing sugar and increasing fiber in my diet, i now crave sugar in the evening. How to stop the cravings?
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A 43-year old asked:
What does add the most fiber to my diet?
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A 42-year old asked:
What's the difference between roughage and fiber in the diet?
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A 40-year old asked:
People say they would be more healthy if they had more fiber in their diet. Is fiber really that healthy?
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A 33-year old asked:
What should I feed my hubby who is on a low fiber diet?
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A 47-year old asked:
What to do if i'm on a low fiber diet, what vegtables can I eat?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What fruits and vegetables should I eat for gastritis? I need to add more fiber to my diet.
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A 37-year old male asked:
Checked diet and I eat--daily--from 180-200% of the recommended daily fiber intake. Is this bad?
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A 22-year old male asked:
If I had a severely unhealthy diet my entire life and then suddenly began eating large amounts of fiber, what effect might that have on my bowels?
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A 23-year old asked:
What are the benefits of a high fiber diet?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Suggest me a good diet which gives fiber & calcium?
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A 35-year old asked:
Which types of diseases may you incur if you do not have enough fiber in your diet?
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A 83-year old female asked:
If you want to eat more fiber in your daily diet, what would be a good suggestion for breakfast and lunch?
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A 16-year old asked:
I eat a very high fiber diet. Will this make the bag explode if I have too much gas in my system?
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A 37-year old asked:
Were i to go on a super strict high fiber diet for the next few weeks, will that clean out my colon?
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A female asked:
I have been constipated for the past 3 weeks and have tried adding more fiber and water to my diet but am still constipated. ?
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A 16-year old male asked:
How do I make sure I drink the amount of water I need to drink daily? Also, how do I make sure I get the proper daily amount of fiber in my diet?
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A 16-year old male asked:
Is there such thing as too much fiber? I'm not getting enough fiber in my diet so I am considering supplements. Would too much fiber be unhealthy?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I discovered I have haemorrhoids, however, Im not constipated. If it possible that I have too much rough fiber in my diet that caused this problem ?
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A 38-year old male asked:
High fiber, high protein, and low carbs diets?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Who should follow low fiber diet?
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A 30-year old asked:
What exactly does a low fiber diet exclude?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is it a good idea to be on a high fiber diet?
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A 40-year old asked:
What are some foods to eat for a low fiber diet?
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