Too Much Fiber?
Part Two: The Symptoms and What to Do About Them!
Not sure if eating vegetables will cause flatulence and bloating?
Find out how to get the right balance so that you can feel your best!
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20 to 40 grams of fiber daily are an essential part of a healthy diet!
But if you're starting to eat more fiber, you may be experiencing some digestive
distress. This week we'll cover what to do when you have too much fiber.
If you haven't yet read the specifics about fiber, be sure to read Part
One: Too
Much Fiber? The Wrong Kind of Fiber? Body Ecology Answers Some Important Fiber
Questions to get an overview about why fiber is so important for digestive
health and preventing disease.
Too Much Fiber?
Gas and bloating can be a common by-product of upping your fiber intake.
Add fermented foods and drinks to the mix, and you might even say that your
symptoms are worse, not better!
Making healthy changes takes time, and symptoms like gas and bloating could
initially be part of your healing process. In fact, flatulence and bloating
can be caused by too much OR too little fiber.
If you are adding fermented foods and drinks like raw,
cultured vegetables and Coco-Biotic
to your diet, you could also experience flatulence and bloating due to the
action of healthy microflora battling the pathogenic microflora in your intestines.
Of course, it always helps to have some guidance on why things might be happening.
This is especially true when you experience gas pain and bloating. Keep in
mind that while some gurgling in your stomach and intestines is normal, you
don't have to be in pain!
Leonard Smith, M.D., is a renowned gastrointestinal, vascular and general
surgeon and an expert in the use of nutrition and natural supplementation.
As a surgeon, Dr. Smith has first-hand experience of the problems associated
with faulty digestion and the surgical necessities they can cause.
For the past 20 years, Dr. Smith has investigated many holistic medical
programs, including nutrition, exercise, chelation, stress management
and the relevance of mental and spiritual attitudes in healing. Acknowledging
the effectiveness of whole organic foods and nutritional supplementation,
Dr. Smith strives to stay on the leading edge of research and breakthroughs
in the field of functional nutrition.
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Read What
Is That Gurgling Noise Inside You? And Is It Actually a Good Thing? to
learn about what's normal and what's not when it comes to decoding your belly's
noises.
If you think that your digestive distress is more than just normal gurgling,
then read on. I'll outline some solutions to help you slowly make positive
changes with minimal discomfort.
Fiber Rich Foods and the Body Ecology Principles
The Principle of Step by Step
Any time you begin something new (like eating more fiber rich foods, trying
fermented foods and drinks, or starting to exercise) it's very important to
go slowly and make small changes over time.
The Principle of Step by Step encourages you to gradually increase your fiber
intake over a period of time. If you currently get 10 to 15 grams of fiber
per day, try to increase your daily intake by 2 or 3 grams and see how you
feel. If you have no digestive distress, go ahead and add another 2 or 3 grams
of fiber to your diet.
Before you know it, you'll be getting a full 20 to 40 grams per day with
minimal gas and bloating!
The Principle of Balance
Remember, too, that your body will always seek balance. Honor your body's
own wisdom and physical cues. It wants to heal and has the ability to do so,
if you step out of its way and listen.
Some days you might eat more fiber, and some days you might eat less. Trust
that your body will let you know what it needs for healing and nutrition.
The Principle of Uniqueness
Every person is unique and has different nutritional needs, regardless of
established guidelines. You may find that you need more or less fiber than
someone else, and that's OK! You are an "experiment of one," and
you may need some time to find out what exactly works for you. Even more interesting,
your body's needs may change over time.
If you want to introduce fiber and fermented foods and drinks at the same
time, make sure you give your body time to adjust and take it step by step.
Learn the easiest ways to incorporate immunity-building microflora into your
diet and read Is
It Possible to Get TOO Much Fermented Food in Your Diet?
Keep in mind these principles and you'll give your body the nourishment it
needs to stay healthy and strong.
Ready, Aim, Fiber!
Want to learn how you can end digestive pain and bloating? Find out
how the Body Ecology system can give you the fiber you need AND freedom
to feel your best. Get
your copy of The Body Ecology Diet today, including our bonus
for anyone who may someday be a mother!
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So, you're ready to add fiber rich foods (slowly) to your diet and want to
do it without having digestive pain or bloating?
Here are some guidelines to get you started:
- Gradually build up your fiber intake.
- Increase your water intake as you increase fiber consumption.
- Exercise more to encourage peristaltic action in your colon. Yoga, walking
and rebounding
all help your colon function.
- Try colon
hydrotherapy to hydrate your colon and teach your colon how to contract
again.
- Too much soluble fiber can cause flatulence. If you're eating a lot of
nuts, flax seedsand carrots, then you might experience excess gas.
- If you experience constipation
then try a magnesium supplement. Peter Gilliam's CALM or Magna
Calm are two powders that can be taken by adults and children to help
with optimum bowel function.
Other types of magnesium supplements that Body Ecology recommends are: magnesium
chloride from the Pain and Stress Center in Texas and Magesium Asparate capsules
from your health food store. Take 400-1600 mg per day to help you relax and
to help your bowels move on a regular basis.
Fiber Is Your Friend
Fiber rich foods help ease elimination, enhance detoxification and can protect
you from cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
And you don't have to be afraid of getting too much fiber. But as
you start to add fiber rich foods to support your healthy lifestyle, you can
do it in a way that is comfortable and nourishing.
To learn more about the fiber rich foods of the Body Ecology program for
health and healing, be sure to read The
Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates.
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