Carb counting and fiber...

[makemyownluck 785]

I'm wondering how to up my Fiber intake while still limiting my carbs. I know some people count their carbs by subtracting the dietary Fiber from it, but I don't understand how that works. I love it in theory, because then I could enjoy some carbs with much less guilt, but I need to know why this is a 'thing' and how it works... if anyone can clearly explain it or knows of a site that would be helpful, I'd appreciate it.

Also, how do you get your fiber in? I tried supplements pre and post op and they haven't helped. The only thing I can seem to do to stay regular is take Colace or Milk of Magnesia, and I'd really like to figure out a balance so I don't have to rely on medications to be healthy. Right now I'm on soft foods, transitioning to solids slowly. I'm not quite ready for raw fruits/veggies or dense Protein like chicken/beef, but I'm doing deli meats, fish, soft fruits/veggies, etc.

[johnlatte 1,232]

Net carbs was a big thing during the Atkin's craze. But in a nutrition sense, a carb is a carb and is converted into sugar. Fiber doesn't offset it. I get fiber a couple of ways. I love wheat germ and use it a couple of time a week. Take a banana spred some PB on it and roll it in wheat germ. Gives a crunchy treat and you get your fiber. The carbs aren't great, but it does the trick. If you are early out though i would wait on that, as it is not a soft food. Also another good thing is Benefiber. I put a tablespoon in a glass of Water and it gives you a days worth of fiber. Doesn't have a taste and stirs up clear.

[makemyownluck 785]

I might try the benefiber. I haven't tried any drink fibers, but I have tried a couple chewable and one Gummy fiber supplement, and it really didn't do anything.

I will keep the wheat germ in mind. Where do you find that? Is it in a grocery store? I'm already doing bananas and pb a few times a week, so that idea sounds great for me, when I'm cleared for it. I assume you don't need much so that carbs aren't as big of a concern?

[johnlatte 1,232]

I might try the benefiber. I haven't tried any drink fibers, but I have tried a couple chewable and one Gummy fiber supplement, and it really didn't do anything.

I will keep the wheat germ in mind. Where do you find that? Is it in a grocery store? I'm already doing bananas and pb a few times a week, so that idea sounds great for me, when I'm cleared for it. I assume you don't need much so that carbs aren't as big of a concern?

Yep you can get it at the grocery, typically in the Cereal section. Comes in a jar.

Grape nut Cereal works too (just thought of that one when I wrote this one) like wheat germ.

[makemyownluck 785]

GRAPE NUTS!!! omg, i love grape nuts. I'm still gonna try the wheat germ because that sounds tasty, but I think some grape nuts will have to come back into my life when I'm cleared for stuff like that. Thank you so much for the suggestions!

I CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT ALL ABOUT GRAPE NUTS! lol