Forums: March 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Constipation?
Created on: 03/15/10 07:39 AM Views: 2928 Replies: 9
amynyc Joined: 12/28/09 Posts: 15	Constipation? Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 at 7:39 AM I'm confused at what type of fiber soluble or insoluble I need to increase for constipation. I eat Kashi cereal with 14 grams of fiber and was told all the insoluble fiber in it is whats causing my severe bloating. Confused?
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veveveveggie Joined: 12/28/09 Posts: 114	RE: Constipation? Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 at 8:08 AM If you are getting fiber from dry products such as grain you may have to increase your water intake. Fiber has to take up whatever water is available in the intestines. Maybe that is why you feel slowed down. Jean
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DrDons Joined: 01/11/10 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 17	RE: Constipation? Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 at 8:20 AM Both insoluble and soluble fiber are helpful for constipation but the insoluble fiber might be more beneficial. In addition to the amount of fiber fluid intake should be adequate. You could check out the brief article on the internet, Fiber 101: Soluble Fiber vs Insoluble Fiber This gives a brief but nice overview of the subject. Good luck. Don Don www
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2meowers Joined: 02/26/10 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 127	RE: Constipation? Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 at 12:36 PM Here's something I've had on my fridge for years. Had a problem with constipation before my hypothyroidism was diagnosed. This is from a pamphlet my Dr. gave me to keep me on track. Fiber-rich foods offer so many benefits: they keep you regular, are usually low in calories, and taste great. A high-fiber diet not only helps heal and prevent swollen hemorrhoids, but also is effective in reducing the risk of colon and rectal cancer. Sometimes it's hard to change habits. But with just a little effort, you can begin to add more insoluble fiber to your diet. Here are some hints to help you get started. ~~Four Rich Sources of Insoluble Fiber: WHOLE GRAINS, especially wheat bran, corn bran, and brown rice. VEGETABLES, especially carrots, broccoli, and peas. FRUITS, especially apples, bananas, raisins, and pears. NUTS AND LEGUMES, especially peanuts, lentils, and kidney beans. Four Easy Ways to Add Fiber: Start your morning with a high-fiber breakfast. Eat wheat bran cereal and a sliced banana, or peanut butter on whole wheat toast, instead of bacon and eggs. (Certainly applies to this kickstart!) Pack carrot sticks instead of potato chips in your lunch. You'll get the same crunch, fewer calories, and much more fiber. For a sweet treat, try an apple or some raisins instead of a candy bar. Fruits are packed with fiber and are much lower in calories than candy. Be daring! Try a lentil burger with brown rice for dinner. Lentils are full of fiber. And brown rice gives you twice as much fiber as white rice. (That sure fits this challenge!) INSOLUBLE FIBER in bulk agents and in such foods as wheat bran, whole-grain breads, fresh fruits, and vegetables absorbs water to produce softer stool. Oat bran contains mostly SOLUBLE FIBER, which doesn't absorb water. Oat bran is good for you, but it may not ease constipation as much as foods high in insoluble fiber.~~ Obviously, this is just a quick overview. Sites such as choosevegblog.com have LOTS of vegan recipes and tips. "But for the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun and light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born into the world to enjoy." Plutarch. email
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amynyc Joined: 12/28/09 Posts: 15	RE: Constipation? Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 at 3:15 PM Thank u. I've been afraid to eat too much insoluble fiber thinking it was constipating me more. I eat plenty of fiber and drinks tons of water. I'm actually going to be tested for celiac next week.
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kcwriter Joined: 03/13/10 Posts: 62	RE: Constipation? Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:18 PM I take oatmeal and grind in in the food processor. I add oat bran, dried fruit, some baking powder, applesauce, juice to the consistancy of cake batter. I bake and cut into squares. This is beakfast bars for me and the kids. Cures anything
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TexGal Joined: 02/25/10 Location: Texas Posts: 111	RE: Constipation? Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 at 8:14 PM Before changing to a vegan diet, I constantly alternated between constipation and diarrhea. Since eating this way (about 6 weeks now) I have not had either problem. It is wonderful to be regular! Not a normal thing to post, but I guess we can talk about it here!
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kvhpkh Joined: 03/01/10 Posts: 30	RE: Constipation? Posted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7:47 AM Would you mind telling the quanities of each? I might give this a try :0) Thanks! kcwriter wrote: I take oatmeal and grind in in the food processor. I add oat bran, dried fruit, some baking powder, applesauce, juice to the consistancy of cake batter. I bake and cut into squares. This is beakfast bars for me and the kids. Cures anything
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Anna06 Joined: 01/06/10 Posts: 18	RE: Constipation? Posted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 9:51 AM Yes I too would like the cereal bar recipe. I don't like eating cereal. But this sounds very healthy.
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LaniMuelrath Joined: 12/30/09 Location: California Posts: 561	RE: Constipation? Posted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 4:53 PM amynyc wrote: I'm confused at what type of fiber soluble or insoluble I need to increase for constipation. I eat Kashi cereal with 14 grams of fiber and was told all the insoluble fiber in it is whats causing my severe bloating. Confused? Hey Amy! In addition to everyone else's helpful comments, I'd like to add the simple suggestion of increasing the ratio of whole grains to your diet. Brown rice, barley, whole or steel cut oats...it's a long list! Dry cereal is largely processed, even though whole grain, and also - dry! Eating the whole grains which are also then full of moisture makes a difference in elimination. You might want to experiment for 5 - 7 days with switching out to more of these from dry cereal and see if there isn't a shift! Lani Lani Muelrath, M.A. CGFI, CPBN the Plant-Based Fitness Expert McDougall Health & Medical Center Author of Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Workouts www
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