Soluble fiber

• How many grams of soluble fiber are in a 13.75 oz can of quartered artichoke hearts?

  See: question.

• When is the best time to take soluble fiber supplements?

  I've read differing opinions on this. If the goal is to **firm up** one's stool, which of these, in your opinion, is the best. Right before a meal? Right after a meal? Between meals? Edit: It wouldn't let me create a poll.

• Do we absorb the calories from fibre?

  As the tittle says, do we actually absorb the calories from fibre or they just pass through our digestive system untouched?

• Can we digest and absorb calories from xanthan/ guar gum and glucomannan? 🤔

  I wonder if we can actually digest and absorb calories from xanthan/ guar gum and glucomannan. Nutrition labels claims that they have around 200-300kcal per 100g but they consists mostly of fibre. Do we digest and absorb this calories then?

• Difference between water and fibre?

  I’m by no mans a nutritionist, just someone who keeps active and tries to eat well. I was thinking: People often talk about drinking lots of water to flush out toxins etc in the body? My understanding of fibre is it...

• Fat & fiber doesn't interrupt autophagy?

  I have been following a neuroscientist on tiktok who offers a lot of advice about intermittent fasting. He says that fat and fiber does not switch the body out of autophagy. Acacia powder is a soluble fiber and can be...

• How does psyllium husk have calories?

  I don't understand how this has any calories when it's pure fiber. Any advice? Sometimes i make a drink with it (3tbsp) but on cronometer it tells me the 3tbsp of psyllium husk is somehow 54 calories, but its...

• Why do labels in the US usually just list dietary fiber, but some specify soluble or insoluble?

  It's very frustrating. I usually just assume if it doesn't specify, it is insoluble. Is this usually a safe bet?

• Taking fiber during the fast

  I take 10 g of plain psyllium husk fiber and I want to double that but spread it out so I only take 10 g at a time. The label says that 5 g of this fiber has 4.5 g...

• Is fiber still the same if its source is powdered?

  If I turn the source of fiber into powder then consume it, will it be as beneficial? Or does the texture play a role somehow? I’m asking for my pets but it’s probably the same answer. I have small tortoises and their...

• Are bran flakes a “good” type of carb?

  I’m starting a weight loss journey and trying to sort out my calorie intake. For the most part I have a pretty solid meal plan, with high protein and high fibre, my only question is, are Bran Flakes good? I’m trying...

• Since gut microbiome affects nearly everything about our bodies – what changes our gut microbiome?

  There is an increasing body of research concluding that gut microbiome strongly effects a lot of aspects of our bodies – composition, weight, mood, mental clarity, etc. What changes our gut microbiome?

• Juicing, is there a place for it in a healthy diet?

  So I have a juicer, a fairly expensive Breville that has been sitting in my cupboard for at least 5 years. I’m moving soon and I’m trying to decide whether to keep it or cast off the dead weight. Here...

• 3-7 day rolling fasts with an hour eating window

  Have many woman found success loosing weight with this type of protocol? If so I'd really appreciate how much you lost over how long. Edit: 1-4 hour eating window to help ease in on when I've managed to fast longer

• Does fiber count as calories?

  Hi. In the nutrition facts on a grains based foot item I have (unfortunately I don't know the English word for it), it says that 100g yields about 200 calories and contain about 50g dietary fiber. As dietary...

• I am not losing any weight

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• Qualifying Carbs?

  I know if weight loss is the goal, one should consider low-carb or keto too. But in terms of Dr Fung's "whole food" goals, what are the OK carbs? Clearly, "refined" flour is out. But is there such a...

• How were the daily requirements of fiber determined?

  Understood that fiber is important, and the research behind soluble, insoluble fiber, and resistant starch. How did the guidelines arrive at 30-35g of fiber a day for men? Any help is appreciated.

• What do we need to consume carbohydrates for, anyway?

  I mean, in general, sure. Glucose supplies energy, and if needed, stores it in a form of glycogen, but other than that? Protein literally builds the body, because breaks down to amino acids. Lipids contain fatty acids, they break down some...

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• Optimal amount of fiber

  Are there any studies done on how the benefits (that are already proven in studies) of a high fiber diet depend on the amount of fiber? Especially in the higher range, like, if you consume 70 grams of fiber already,...

• Is porridge healthy?

  Would eating a bowl of instant porridge in the morning be good for you? Why/why not

• What is Oat fibre?

  Hello, can people please tell me a bit more about oat fibre? Is it the same as oat flour or different? How do you use it? Can you eat a large amount? Is it of a similar purpose to xantham...

• Why is oatmeal considered easy to digest if it is also considered a good source of fiber?

  Fiber and fat slows down digestion

• What do you guys think about keto?

  Hello, I was wondering what you guys think about the keto diet?

• If you cook fiber/starch for long enough will it eventually turn into simple sugars?

  I got curious since I realised veggies and grains have tendencies to taste really sweet when cooked for a long time. Is it possible to cook veggies long enough for them to lose all fiber content?

• Do I need to add fiber slowly or can body handle it all at once?

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• Do we absorb all of the calories we eat?

  Excluding the thermogenic effect of food, do we absorb all of the calories we eat as said on the package or is soke energy lost es. with feces. To my knowledge no energy is transferred with 100% efficiency so I...

• Cholesterol Increased

  I've been intermittent fasting for 3 months. 20:4 I'm a woman 49yo 5'3" currently 152 lbs lost 26 lbs in those 3 months (beginning weight 178lbs) Before that 16:8 on and off I had blood tests done in May 2022....

• DoFasting Supplements?

  Has anyone tried the DoFasting supplements? I fell off the wagon big time, need to get back on. It seems to have decent reviews, but I’m wondering how many of those are paid! TIA! EDIT: I feel like I need to...

• Is fiber absolutely necessary in a diet?

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• Will dry chia seeds block me up?

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• Do any you take ginger with most meals to help with digestion? Does it work for you?

  Whether it be in whole food or pill form

• After protein, carbs, fat… what’s the next most important line on a label?

  After the big 3, and assuming your staying in your caloric needs, what is your biggest decision maker on a food label? Sodium? Fiber? Sugars?

• How do you read percentages on the Nutritional Label?

  I'm understanding a bit more about how to read the Nutritional labels on packaged items, but when it mentions the Total sugars and then mentions Added Sugars with the percentage, it confuses me. Does anyone know how the percentages are...

• what Supplements to Keep, drop or Add for Longevity

  1) Antioxidant A,C,E Selenium 2) Vitamin D3 3) Ubiquinol-CO Q10 4) B Complex 5) Astaxanthin 6) Turmeric 7) Green Tea 8) Resveratrol/ Grapeseed extract 9) Vitamin K-2 Thank You

• High cholesterol, what should I do?

  I’m female, 22, 169cm, 67kg I was doing omad and keto last month, then I got my period and stopped the diet cuz I wasn’t feeling well. I felt dizzy especially when I’m laying down. The condition continued after my period...

• Sugar in fruit doesn't count because of fibre?

  If sugar from fruit doesn't count towards sugar intake because of the fibre, how is it any different than drinking fruit juice mixed with psyllium husk or other fibre supplement?

• Plants that accumulate glucids

  Hi everyone! Apologies in advance if this isn’t the right sub, i just couldn’t find a better one. I am in college and due to make a presentation on “Plants that accumulate glucids”. Slightly baffled by this one, i managed...

• Science on water fast.

  Is there any science on water fast over drinking caffeine like coffee and green tea? Also is there any science on taking fiber that has calories like Chia seeds or Flax seeds as breaking a fast? What is supposed to...

• Chia and flax seed

  Does anyone know if chia seeds and flax seeds MUST be grounded in order to absorb their nutrients? In my understanding they must but I see all the time people eating them whole.

• Digestion/food research guide question

  We eat food. Our bodies breaks this down to as small as a common denominator with our cells through digestion (chewing, stomach and intestines). Went then absorb 3 main components, sugars, amino acids and fats? Fats are sent through the lymphatic system...

• What should I eat after the conclusion of a 72 hour fast that ends in the evening?

• Whats the deal with oatmeal?

  Is it good or bad? Seems like there is a lot of new research about how it causes inflammation etc. What do you think?

• 45 Day fast, what to eat to resume normalcy (loads of conflicting suggestions)

  Nuts? Not Nuts. Leek soup? Leek Potato Soup? Blender/Food processed veggies? Tomato & Cucumber Salad? Eggs? The list goes on, can't find a solid answer of "what SPECIFIC" to eat. How about...onion soup? ....nah wine...

• Do you think nuts are a healthy way to get your protein needs?

  EG- walnuts, cashews, almonds, etc...

• Looking to lose 100 pounds over an (ideally) 2 month period of time - any tips are welcomed!

  I’m working to lose 100 pounds over the next two months. I’ve done some 3 & 5 day dry fasts before, but with covid have had my eating habits changed for the worse lol. Hoping to do either a few...

• What are the arguments against eating organ meats?

  Why don’t more people eat them or at least talk more about their unique nutrient profiles? Is it just that they’re gross? is that they’re tied to toxic masculinity and other disliked subcultures (in the west), or something of that...

• I'm Steve Hendricks, author of the new fasting book The Oldest Cure in the World. AMA!

  EDIT: Alrighty, everyone, that's a wrap! Thanks so much for the excellent questions. If you have more questions, check out the Fasting FAQ at my website, https://www.stevehendricks.org/fasting-faq, which has about 10,000 words of answers to the most common questions I...

• Getting enough fiber

  What would you incorporate into your daily diet to consistently get between 30-40g of fiber per day? I was surprised to see things like salad greens really don’t have that much. Other things I considered to be high fiber, like oats,...

• Plants and Short Chain Fatty Acid production

  Hello, I'd like to open up a conversation on this topic, of which I am very green, so bare with! So from what I'm reading, fiber that isn't broken down in the small intestine then ferments in the large...

• Question about psyllium husk and fasting

  Hello all, I was wondering about the effects of psyllium husk on fasting. Since it is just a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber and does not get digested , does it count as breaking a fast? What...

• What are the carbs that are not sugar, fiber, or starch??

  I'm looking at the nutrition label for the pomegranate juice powder from Navitas ([https://navitasorganics.com/products/pomegranate-powder](https://navitasorganics.com/products/pomegranate-powder)), it say per serving has 5 grams of total carbs, 0 g fiber, and 1 g sugar. My question is, what's the other 4 grams of...

• Is consuming the same type of fiber daily harmful?

  Recently came across an article on Healthline about fiber, pretty in-depth, but there is one paragraph in which they say you should "avoid taking the same fiber supplement" everyday, because it can both reduce the effect and harm your gut...

• How does white pasta have more fiber than brown rice?

  Is it soluble vs insoluble?

• OMAD vs Two 40 Hour Fasts

  Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice. I'm starting a new way of eating next week, but looking to see what method is most effective. I have experience in both OMAD and full day fasting, with my longest fast being 72...

• Which five fruits do you include in your 5 a day and why?

  Which health benefits do you gain from your choices?

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• Why are their Carbs in Wheat but not in Chia or Flax?

  TITLE EDIT: Why are *there* Carbs... EDIT TO COMPLY WITH THE TRIGGERED: I should not have said unhealthy carbs. What I should have said was carbs that have been proven to contribute to a significant percentage of the population being obese. So...

• How Does This Drink Have Lots Of Carbs But Few Calories?

  I bought this drink, a Body Armor Lyte, and on the nutrition label, it says the drink contains 18g of carbohydrates but the whole bottle only has 20 calories. I was under the impression that 1g of carbohydrates is equal to...

• Healthiest foods to eat healthy

  What are the healthiest foods to eat weekly? I like to have salmon, avocado, lots of veggies and fruits. Just wondering what is the most nutritional and Healthiest food to indulge and eat?

• Does it matter whether you get fiber from vegetables or fruit for longevety?

  I hate vegetables and am sensitive to nightshades. Only get carbs from dairy , white rice, and fruit. Now for the longevety studies on fiber does it matter where you get your fiber from as long as you get a...

• Soluble fibre

  Does anyone recommend any type of soluble fibre supplement to take before meals?

• Does a person need balanced nutrients daily?

  The standard is to eat a variety of meals to get in all of our nutrients and supplements daily. However, is this how the body works in reality? Is there some sort of chart or guideline to show how much of...

• Insoluble fibre

  I’m curious about insoluble fibre. Can it be absorbed by the body? What are the health benefits/risks? Can we absorb calories from them? What are some foods high in such fibres and how can we distinguish soluble fibre from insoluble...

• Why are the health benefits of fruit not cancelled out by their high sugar content?

  I always read how sugar is the worst thing for you as it's the only thing that is not needed for daily body function. Salt is needed, so is fat. But not sugar.

• Does blending fruits/vegetables break down the nutritional value?

  Is there a difference to your body in taking ingredients and blending them rather than chewing them? Specifically I'm talking about making gazpacho - all raw veggies - tomato, red pepper, purple onion, garlic, cucumber and putting it into a...

• About Magnesium

  How much magnesium do we absorb from seeds, nuts, legumes and whole grains? Because they contain phytates and the magnesium itself is bind to insoluble fiber which we can't digest. So anyone knows, do we really absorb magnesium from foods?

• Are cooked vegetables equivelent to salad?

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• Why does cooking foods in different ways change the nutritional value?

  I’ve always been curious why cooking the same food using different methods results in the food being healthier/less healthy. For instance, if a potato is boiled vs. baked, the finished product has different nutritional values. I understand food that is...

• Noob question: How are fibres and protein bonded?

  For instance if I boil chicken, how much protein will dissolve into the water? (If you can put it like that)

• Would natural sugars in fruit cause the same ‘crashing’ effect that processed sugars cause?

  Sorry if it’s already been asked before.

• Theoretically, can you divide your required nutrients into days?

  You need a certain amount of nutrients a day, right? A certain amount of protein, a certain amount of carbs, a certain amount of fiber, etc. So theoretically, can you eat all of your protein on one day of the week...

• Why are avocados considered so healthy and good for diets when they're so high in calories?

  Especially avocado on toast, it's one of my all-time favorite breakfasts but it always exceeds atleast 300-400 calories, and that's if you're having only one piece of toast, which let's be honest won't really keep you very full

• why eat anything but protein?

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• At what point do you see diminishing nutritional returns from eating a huge salad in one sitting?

  Obviously salad (spring mix, for example) is great and you should eat a lot, but am I going to see the same amount of nutritional benefit from: One pound of salad eaten in one sitting, One pound of salad divided into two...

• Are pasteurized vegetable juices like “V8” really comparable to servings of fresh vegetables?

  I was always taught that fresh or steamed veggies are healthier than boiled, as many nutrients break down from the heat and or are leeched out by the boiling process. Since the process of pasteurization uses high heat, wouldn’t some...

• What nutrients should be taken daily?

  I'm curious how necessary some nutrients are. To be more specific what nutrients will we see an immediate negative response if we don't get them? Also for simplicity's sake assume this is for the average healthy person.

• 5 a day fruit only?

  Are there downsides to filling your 5 a day with fruit only and not eating vegetables?

• Healthy and convenient child's lunches?

  Hi all, I'm an anthropologist looking at how people eat well (and what that means to them!). I'm also an avid follower of r/nutrition and curious for my own and my family's health. Was wondering what you'd suggest as a healthy,...

• Is there a type of milk that is undeniably healthy?

  For as long as I can remember it's been a huge controversy in nutrition as to whether or not cow milk is healthy, with some people saying yes and some people saying hell no. So, okay, let's assume it's unhealthy. Is...

• What milk do you choose and why do you think or believe/know it's the healthiest choice?

  Almond?, Dairy, soy, rice oat etc? What's your milk choice and why?

• What are your hottest nutrition takes?

  I want to hear the most controversial opinions