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Even though it’s hard to say anything negative about fibre, it does have a downside. Since it isn’t absorbed, it ferments in the intestine often causing gas, says Barbara Harland PhD. “Your intestines will have to get used to it” she says.
To get the benefits of fibre without the bloat, she recommends adding it slowly to your diet. Start out for example by eating an extra 5 grams of fibre a day. Then when your body has made the adjustment, add another 5 grams of fiber and give yourself time to get used to that. If you continue this process for several weeks, Dr. Harland says you will get all the fibre you need without the discomfort.