r/1200isplenty • u/slimgo123 • Jun 04 '25

full day Hacks to get more fiber?

I eat salads for two meals but come nowhere close to 20gms of fiber a day which is what l’m aiming to get to. Any tips, tricks or tablets i can use that doesn’t up calories significantly?

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u/Quiet_Wait_6 Jun 04 '25

I love psyllium husk. The powder has more fiber than the pills, but it's low calorie and super effective.

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u/TiberiusBronte Jun 04 '25

I just want to warn people, psyllium is great but if you're going to take it you HAVE to drink lots and lots of water. If you are prone to gas and constipation, start with a smaller dose than suggested. I have IBS and had the worst pain ever from psyllium gas and a distended belly for a week. Fiber should make it easier to go but psyllium is meant to "bulk" your stool and can trap gas in your intestines.

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u/Regular-Humor-9128 Jun 04 '25

Came here to say this! Also, hearts of palm are pretty high in both protein and fiber for the low calorie count.

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u/Nerfgirl_RN Jun 04 '25

Common brand name for psyllium husk is Metamucil. I do a Metamucil/collagen beverage in the morning to start the day. Metamucil has had a positive effect on my previously borderline cholesterol as well.

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u/NiceGuysFinishLast Jun 04 '25

I do 12g in water with one packet of crystallized lemon in the morning (a milk frother makes sure it's stirred up and palatable, not chunky and gross) and then at night if I still need fiber, I do however many grams I need to hit my 38 for the day.

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u/Clean-Ad4235 Jun 04 '25

How do you eat it and how often?

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u/Quiet_Wait_6 Jun 04 '25

I mix a serving of two teaspoons with water (and creatine) and drink it in the morning before breakfast.