@doctorsethimd: 25 Years As A Doctor. Stop Eating Fiber Like This ❌👇 Only about 5% of adults hit the recommended fiber intake. Most people get 15g a day when they need 25-38g. So if you’re finally trying to close that gap - don’t make these mistakes: 5. Eating a huge fiber-rich meal without enough water 👉 Fiber absorbs water like a sponge as it moves through your gut. Without enough fluid, it does the opposite of what you want - bloating and constipation instead of relief. 4. Jumping from low fiber to high fiber overnight 👉 Your gut bacteria need time to adjust. I recommend increasing fiber by no more than 5g every few days - not going from 15g to 35g overnight. 3. Eating all your fiber in one sitting instead of spacing it out 👉 Your gut processes fiber best in smaller doses spread across the day, not one large hit that overwhelms it at once. 2. Ignoring the type of fiber you’re eating 👉 Soluble fiber (oats, psyllium) dissolves and slows digestion - great for diarrhea and cholesterol. Insoluble fiber (wheat bran, veggie skins) adds bulk - better for constipation. Use the wrong one for your symptoms and it can backfire. 1. Continuing a fiber routine even when your symptoms are getting worse 👉 Worsening symptoms aren’t a sign to push through - they’re a sign your gut needs a different approach entirely. #digestivehealth #fiber #guthealthtiktok #doctorsoftiktok #drsethi
