IBS and fibre
 

I'm wondering for those who have IBS what's their best means of adding fibre to their diet. There are many ways, but I'm finding lowcarb ways harder. I'm really having a problem with salads.

I do not have IBS but also want to add extra fiber. I have been using sugar free Metamucsil. I found that this was approved on the Atkins website.



http://atkins.com/helpatkins/faqs/faqfiber/

Psyllium! Psyllium is the main ingredient in Metamucil, too, but I figure why spend extra carbs. ;)

I technically don't have IBS. My doctors and I thought so, but I was diagnosed earlier this year with diverticulosis. :( However my partner does have IBS, and we both find that eating wheat in any form makes us worse. So wheat bran is out. :thdown:

I've actually found that I do best when I keep my fibre levels at about 10 to 15g daily. Too much more and I'll have problems. I know doctors always tell us to take more fibre for these type of problems, but I've come to realise that I am the person who knows best what to do for my bowel. :)

HTH!

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fibre
 

Thanks for the advice....I am and have used an extra fibre supplement (LiFiber from Enrich).

For me, I feel best when I do keep my fibre grams up. I get severe pain when I don't. I think it all depends on each individual, like you said. I hate to add any extra carbs, that's why I was asking what others do. I know Atkins is a good way of eating with IBS, it's just the fibre factor that's a problem.

Thanks...appreciate any advice.