Fiber?
(3 posts) (2 voices)-
Is there an actual amount of dietary fiber that the average person needs per day? Or a grams per pound type of formula?
I mean, if you're not having any problems with "regularity" then why worry, right? What else does fiber do in your body?
Just curious, because SparkPeople (where I track my food) recommends an amount that's higher than what I tend to actually eat... and I was wondering if I should work harder to meet that fiber recommendation, or just not worry about it.
I imagine it's a lot easier to hit the "recommended" amount if you're eating lots of "healthy whole grains."
Posted 8 months ago # -
Nick
MemberIf you're not having issues, I don't think it's something to seek out. I like Dr. Eades's take on it: http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/fiber/a-cautionary-tale-of-mucus-fore-and-aft/
Posted 8 months ago # -
Thanks for that. Good for a morning chortle. I won't worry about it.
Posted 8 months ago #
Reply
You must log in to post.