Thursday, March 5, 2020

How much fiber?

I think the powder is a lot more palatable at the doses recommended - having 4 cups of Bran Flakes a day would be hard to swallow. The metamucil that contains real sugar is a lot more palatable than the sugar-substitute kind, for me. 
Metamucil gives you "Fiber content of Metamucil Orange Smooth Powder: 6 grams per 2 rounded tablespoons."https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/whats-the-best-fiber-supplement#psyllium
"one cup of bran flakes contains about 5 g and one-half cup of 100 per cent bran cereal delivers 12 grams of fiber"
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/bran-vs-fruits-and-vegetables-whats-best-for-your-bowels/article29586587/
"Women younger than 51 should aim for 25 grams of fiber daily. Men younger than 51 should aim for 38 grams of fiber daily. Women 51 and older should get 21 grams of fiber daily. Men 51 and older should get 30 grams daily."
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/dietary-fiber-the-natural-solution-for-constipation

1 comment:

  1. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete

Search This Blog

Followers