Hello,

I suspect that my digestive issues might be linked to the amount of fiber in my diet. I lean towards a vegetarian/vegan diet. When creating meal plans in the application and monitoring the fiber content, I noticed that I meet the limit even with a relatively (for me) small amount of vegetables, combined with predominantly whole grains, and it becomes too much. Is the solution to include cooked vegetables, peeled grains, white flour to ease digestion? (there, I encounter high GI and load issues)... How can this problem be addressed for vegans?

Thank you.

Once you reduce the amount of animal products in your diet, the volume of plant-based foods will automatically increase. If, in such a situation, the foundation of the diet consists of minimally processed ingredients that contain a significantly higher fiber content, it is natural for the amount of fiber in the diet to rise as well. The digestive tract will always react to an excess of fiber in its own way, and this cannot be avoided. It is necessary to adjust the diet in such a way that you also monitor the fiber content in the daily regimen, and if the reaction of the digestive tract indicates that you have exceeded the limit, it is wise to reduce fiber intake and simultaneously thoroughly cook its sources to reduce the digestive burden. The complexity of this process increases towards veganism, meaning you will have to select foods that form the core of your diet even more carefully.

Themes:  Fiber   Vegetables