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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Fiber is great, until it becomes too much. As we say, too much of anything is bad; the same goes for this also.
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If you’re always bloated, your fiber intake may be higher than your gut can handle.
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Excess fiber ferments in the gut, especially insoluble types like wheat bran, etc, and causes discomfort through gas and flatulence.
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Ironically, too much fiber without enough water can clog the system, or flush it out too fast, causing digestive discomfort.
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Do you also face sudden cramps post-meal? This could be a sign that your gut is fighting excess roughage.
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Fiber fills you up quickly, but you may miss out on protein, fat and other nutrients, leaving you low on energy.
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Digestive overload from fiber can trigger inflammation and may even cause hormonal breakouts.
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Combining oats, dal, sprouts, and raw salad in one meal in a go, your gut may need a break to ease out the digestion.
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25–30g/day is enough; most Indians exceed this amount if they go overboard with “healthy” food.
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Pair fiber with enough water, protein, and healthy fats for smoother digestion, as fiber fuels the gut, but even fuel can clog the engine. So adjust smartly.
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