How do you get enough fibre on a keto diet?

(Mary) #1

Hi,
I’m wondering how does anyone get adequate fibre? I’m just averaging between 5-10 grams /day when I should be getting 30!
Any ideas, tips?
Thank you!!

#3

Fibre is not an essential nutrient. In fact, those on ZC way of eating get zero grams fibre.

(I want abs... olutely all the bacon) #4

This Zero Carb (ZC) topic has a string of excellent references

… including this article
http://davidgillespie.org/4-good-reasons-not-to-add-fibre-to-your-diet/

I find my plumbing is happier eating ZC. You’ll need to find your balance, which is likely much less than the average carbivores :blush:

(Nick) #5

Simply put: why do you feel you need to eat any fibre? A genuine question.

(Allie) #6

I don’t bother trying / tracking and am doing just fine.

#7

I just get whatever fiber comes along with my veggies. I don’t track, and I don’t feel the need for concern. You know., there was never any science behind that whole “your gut needs fiber” theory any more than the “5 a Day” ad campaign. They’re both just made up. I get lots of water, a pretty fair amount of exercise, lots of walking, I keep up my electrolytes, and the whole thing just takes care of itself.

Do you think it might be a case of, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” ?

(James storie) #8

I believe the problem is that people get in the habit of going to the bathroom several times a day and think that’s normal. When your body is using most of what you put in it, you have less waste! As long as you aren’t constipated, I wouldn’t worry.

(Ben) #9

Another word for fibre is roughage - it’s rough! It is easy to conclude from this that the consumption of fibre will irritate the bowels.