Best TIPS to INCREASE Your FIBER

Do you want to increase your fiber intake for health reasons? Has a doctor told you increasing fiber will help you poop? Do you want to consume more fiber but have no idea how to do it?
In this video, I discuss my best tips to increase your fiber intake! The first thing you have to do is set a fiber goal. This is so important because fiber has been shown to help cancer and heart disease. Most people do not consume enough fiber, so know how much fiber is in the foods you consume and try to reach a goal of eating 25-30+ grams of fiber. However, don't try to increase your fiber to this amount right away because that can cause bloating and gas. So slowly and increase fiber incrementally. Also, spread out the fiber between all your meals. Make sure you are drinking enough water. Additionally, you need to balance soluble and insoluble fiber. These fibers are processed and help your body in different ways.
Fiber supplements are a great way to start increase your fiber intake. Psyllium is a good one to start with. However, try to get the majority of your fiber from whole food sources. Once you are having a lot of whole food fiber, decrease your supplement, otherwise you will be having too much fiber!
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  • @paulclare6589
    @paulclare658910 ай бұрын

    chia seeds work good

  • @spookyaliens6286
    @spookyaliens6286Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this! I have been having digestive issues for a while now and I think it’s because I don’t eat enough fiber.

  • @juliebrocklehurst-woods5247
    @juliebrocklehurst-woods52473 ай бұрын

    I’m focusing just on soluble fiber, since constipation is already an issue. I have been eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.

  • @peggybernett9545
    @peggybernett9545 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Dr Cooper, especially in regards to adding the fiber slowly into the diet. I believe that’s been my biggest mistake. Too much, too quickly. Does fiber help with Acid Reflux, my arch nemesis!!!

  • @MarkCooperMD

    @MarkCooperMD

    Жыл бұрын

    One of my many arch nemesis. Fiber may have varying effects. Some studies suggest it help some note it slows gastric emptying which may not be what you want for reflux. Small portions shouldn’t overdistend the stomach. Over distending the stomach is one of the biggest contributors to reflux.

  • @MA7-6585

    @MA7-6585

    6 ай бұрын

    Try watermelon with acid reflux. Sounds odd but it worked for me.

  • @shlynea21
    @shlynea214 ай бұрын

    Still trying to figure out my gut problems . Looking like GP . Any tips on fiber problems for GP patients ?

  • @user-md8of9yj1d
    @user-md8of9yj1d6 ай бұрын

    Prunes sweet potatoes and popcorn are a few fiber rich foods I barely reach 15 grams of fiber 🎉I found a high fiber whole grain low sugar cereal 🤤🥣 thank God I'm going almost normal 😔

  • @MarkCooperMD

    @MarkCooperMD

    6 ай бұрын

    Double down.

  • @user-md8of9yj1d

    @user-md8of9yj1d

    6 ай бұрын

    @@MarkCooperMD I have to Google this term double ⏩ down 👎I can try I guess double the amount x2

  • @MarkCooperMD

    @MarkCooperMD

    6 ай бұрын

    Goal fiber is around 30 grams. Some evidence that our distant ancestors ate 60g.

  • @user-md8of9yj1d

    @user-md8of9yj1d

    6 ай бұрын

    @@MarkCooperMD I see my hair getting thicker and bald spot growing hair so I'm happy and definitely trying to reach 30 grams of fiber today it was prunes and plant fiber all day . thanks

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 Жыл бұрын

    My arch nemesis as well!

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 Жыл бұрын

    I take 3 Psyllium capsules 3 times per day = 9 per day

  • @barcac3441

    @barcac3441

    Жыл бұрын

    How much fibre does it produce?

  • @mitchellbarnow1709

    @mitchellbarnow1709

    Жыл бұрын

    @@barcac3441 Each tablet has 2 grams soluble fiber.

  • @skys6655

    @skys6655

    9 ай бұрын

    I prefer psilocybin 🍄

  • @laurarodewald2276
    @laurarodewald22764 ай бұрын

    I tried psyllium, and I just could not handle the taste 🤢

  • @jonathangray6563
    @jonathangray656316 күн бұрын

    Where is the data? Is fiber Really necessary? Do more of your own research.

  • @MarkCooperMD

    @MarkCooperMD

    15 күн бұрын

    It’s important to distinguish research and reading. I highly doubt you’re going to research anything as that implies a scientific investigation carried out over the course of years. Such research has been conducted and across multiple studies the science favors eating fiber.