Too much fibre
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Mar 31, 2019
- 1 min read
Fibre warning: Three signs in your bowel movements that can indicate you’ve had too much
Fibre is a part of balanced diet and you need to include into your diet as it is important for normal bowel movement, keeps you full and lower cholesterol leve, keeps blood sugar stable in addition of lowering risks of many chronic diseases.
There are two types of fibre: the soluble and the insoluble one, both needed to be included into your diet. This is soluble fibre, which dissolves in the intestines and helps food move along the digestive tract. Second type is Insoluble fibre, which moves through the intestines without being absorbed. This adds bulk to bowel movements and helps to reduce constipation.
But what happens if you have too much fibre?
Too much fibre can affect bowel movement and lead to:
Bloating
Constipation
Diarrhea
Weight gain and abdominal pain
How can you have too much fibre?
In order to get enough fibre you need to include high fibre food like bananas, wholegrain cereal, wholegrain pasta, nuts and seeds, broccoli, potatoes with the skin on, berries, carrots, peas and pulses.
In order to make sure that you are getting enough fibre and not exceeding the recommendations, you must follow the guidlines:
2 to 5-year-olds: need about 15g of fibre a day
5 to 11-year-olds: need about 20g
11 to 16-year-olds: need about 25g
Adults needs: 25-30 g daily
When should you see a doctor?
If you’re suffering with any bowel or digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhoea, loose stools or wind,then it is better to consult your doctor in order to have further treatment.
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