What about fibre in low carb diets? Psyllium husk?

I am concerned about lack of fibre in low carb diet. I understand
that recommended daily input of fibre is 12g (some say 18g) of fibre a
day. Main sources of fibre I believe are cereals, bread, fruit and
some from vegetables. I reckon my 30g carb regime is giving me under
5g fibre per day, virtually all from the vegetables.

The short term problem of lack of fibre (constipation) can be dealt
with; I find linseeds are good. But long term tenendencies of bowel
cancers, blood pressure etc., are more serious. I have started taking
Psyllium Husk powder (4.4g fibre and 0.4g carbs per 6g teaspoonful),
although this can be quite expensive. Any comments?

Regards, DavidF

wrote:

I am concerned about lack of fibre in low carb diet. I understand
that recommended daily input of fibre is 12g (some say 18g) of fibre a
day. Main sources of fibre I believe are cereals, bread, fruit and
some from vegetables. I reckon my 30g carb regime is giving me under
5g fibre per day, virtually all from the vegetables.

The short term problem of lack of fibre (constipation) can be dealt
with; I find linseeds are good. But long term tenendencies of bowel
cancers, blood pressure etc., are more serious. I have started taking
Psyllium Husk powder (4.4g fibre and 0.4g carbs per 6g teaspoonful),
although this can be quite expensive. Any comments?

I have 1/3 cup of flaxseed meal combined with 1/3 cup of ground almonds every
morning for breakfast. I add cinnamon, vanilla extract, 3/4 cup of very hot but
not boiling water, then 1/4 cup raspberries and some half and half. This gives
me a great deal of fiber and a very good breakfast.

Kitty.

Broccoli, green beans, lettuces, cabbages, bell peppers, olives, olive oil,
cucumber, zucchini

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On 23 Sep 2003 11:54:03 -0700, (David)
announced in front of God and everybody:

I am concerned about lack of fibre in low carb diet. I understand
that recommended daily input of fibre is 12g (some say 18g) of fibre a
day. Main sources of fibre I believe are cereals, bread, fruit and
some from vegetables. I reckon my 30g carb regime is giving me under
5g fibre per day, virtually all from the vegetables.

The short term problem of lack of fibre (constipation) can be dealt
with; I find linseeds are good. But long term tenendencies of bowel
cancers, blood pressure etc., are more serious. I have started taking
Psyllium Husk powder (4.4g fibre and 0.4g carbs per 6g teaspoonful),
although this can be quite expensive. Any comments?

I get a lot of fiber -- considerably more than before I started eating
low-carb.

I usually eat two cups of green veggies every day -- usually salad
greens and/or broccoli (I love broccoli!) I also eat flax meal as
cereal (1/4 to 1/2 cup) three or four mornings a week, and I
supplement with sugar-free Metamucil at least twice a week.

Generic versions of Metamucil are available here in the U.S. and
they're not expensive -- perhaps you could look for that? It's made
from psyllium as well.

Dawn

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Crafting Mom writes:
Broccoli, green beans, lettuces, cabbages, bell peppers, olives, olive oil,
cucumber, zucchini

I'm pretty sure olive oil has no fiber in it.

What a super recipe, Kitty!

DustyB


"CAStinneford" wrote in message
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wrote:

I am concerned about lack of fibre in low carb diet. I understand
....
I have 1/3 cup of flaxseed meal combined with 1/3 cup of ground almonds
every
morning for breakfast. I add cinnamon, vanilla extract, 3/4 cup of very
hot but
not boiling water, then 1/4 cup raspberries and some half and half. This
gives
me a great deal of fiber and a very good breakfast.

Kitty.

But psyllium husks themselves are even cheaper, and have none of the
additives that are in Metamucil. I think they are definitely a better choice
than Metamucil. I try to get fiber in my diet, but also take psyllium husks
on occasion.

Debbie

"Dawn Taylor" wrote in message

Generic versions of Metamucil are available here in the U.S. and
they're not expensive -- perhaps you could look for that? It's made
from psyllium as well.

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 22:26:41 GMT, "Debbie Cusick"
announced in front of God and everybody:

But psyllium husks themselves are even cheaper, and have none of the
additives that are in Metamucil. I think they are definitely a better choice
than Metamucil. I try to get fiber in my diet, but also take psyllium husks
on occasion.

Well, the original poster said that he thought psyllium husks were
pricey, so I figured maybe this would cost less. Or sumthin'.

I've never used plain ol' psyllium myself.

Dawn

In article ,
(David) wrote:

I am concerned about lack of fibre in low carb diet.

What lack of fiber? Aren't you eating your broccoli?

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In article ,
says...
I am concerned about lack of fibre in low carb diet. I understand
that recommended daily input of fibre is 12g (some say 18g) of fibre a
day. Main sources of fibre I believe are cereals, bread, fruit and
some from vegetables. I reckon my 30g carb regime is giving me under
5g fibre per day, virtually all from the vegetables.

The short term problem of lack of fibre (constipation) can be dealt
with; I find linseeds are good. But long term tenendencies of bowel
cancers, blood pressure etc., are more serious. I have started taking
Psyllium Husk powder (4.4g fibre and 0.4g carbs per 6g teaspoonful),
although this can be quite expensive. Any comments?

Regards, DavidF

You eat alot of leafy greens and such and you can get a fair amount of
fiber. Berries, especially blackberries, raspberries, etc.. have good
fiber ratios in addition to being just plain tasty.
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Malt can be made low carb through the judicious use of yeast.


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