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Looking at the population of the United States as a whole, no one would really argue that there is a problem with too many people eating too much fiber. The opposite problem is much more persistent in that many of us aren’t getting enough fiber, however some of us do in fact consume too much.
While the impacts on our health from eating too much fiber aren’t nearly as bad as what happens to us when we don’t eat enough, it is something we all definitely want to avoid if possible.
What Health Impacts Does Eating Too Much Fiber Have on Us?
This one is an obvious one however many people commonly misdiagnose the cause. This is because all fiber is not one and the same, there are two major different kinds.
One type is called insoluble fiber, which the body cannot digest. The other is called soluble fiber which the body can in fact digest, and this type of fiber plays a huge role in the formation of the bowel.
Eating too much soluble fiber in foods such as oats, peas, nuts, seeds and other foods which we generally consider to be healthy may be causing a person to experience constipation. Reducing consumption of these high fiber foods can help reduce the occurrence of constipation.
Another potential problem when it comes to consuming a lot of fiber is digestive discomfort, gas and bloating. If you are just starting a new diet and are just beginning to convert to eating more foods high in fiber, you want to choose your food choices wisely at first.
Make sure that the foods you are eating are higher more so in soluble fiber than insoluble fiber, as the latter will cause more issues with digestion.