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If I'm allergic to high fiber diet what should I opt for dieting in my daily life, can you please tell me?
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3 months ago
Dear Jacintha, thank you for the question.
Allergies are usually characterized by an undesirable bodily reaction against an otherwise harmless substance. An allergy occurs when, for some reason, the immune system creates a response against a harmless substance, like pollen or a certain kind of food.
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate, it’s a component of the plant which is resistant to digestion by the enzymes in the human system. Consumption of high fiber diet or fibre supplements, do not usually trigger an allergy in the body but can contribute to digestive issues such as Excess gas formation, flatulence, bloating etc.
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of fiber for female is 25g per day
• It is advised to consume fiber within the recommended allowance, you may add them in your diet in a gradual manner slowly to prevent gastric disturbances, bloating and stomach cramps.
• The fibre intake can be spread throughout the day, between your three major meals and snacks to avoid overdoing at any one meal or snack.
• It is very important to drink adequate water alongside your fibre intake to prevent constipation and add bulk to the stool.
If you are consuming dietary fibre in any supplement form, the frequency and quantity must be strictly followed under medical supervision and label instructions to avoid any negative implications. Excess and/or unsupervised intake of nutritional supplements is not considered safe for overall health.
Sometimes Consumption of a high fibre diet majorly including whole grains like wheat, barley or rye can also cause bloating and gastric disturbances in case of gluten intolerance. For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.
Here are a few dietary tips to help manage bloating
• Eat all your meals on regular intervals.
• Eat slowly and chew the food well, try not to use straws for beverages to avoid swallowing extra air
• Do not suck on ice or candy.
• Limit the intake of high fat foods from your daily diet
• One of the dietary factors associated with bloating is the intake and poor absorption of short chain carbohydrates called FODMAP foods. Consumption of foods that as may lead to excess gas production and poor gas clearance. In case of severe bloating abdominal pain and/or IBS try to limit the intake of FODMAP containing foods such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, corn, turnips, onions, peas, wheat, dairy, radishes, lentils, apples, pears etc.
• Practice regular physical activity and stress management
Here are a few guidelines for general digestive health.
• Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
• Eat a well-balanced diet including minimum 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.
• Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.
• Try to include whole grains like wheat, multigrain and millets in your daily diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
• Limit the intake of fiber and dairy in case of loose stool/diarrhoea.
• Avoid large, heavy meals, and practice portion guidance.
• Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
• Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day
• Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
• Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 30-45 minutes for at least 5 days a week.
• Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.
For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.
Hope we have answered your query.
Wishing you a great day ahead.
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3 months ago
Dear Jacintha, thank you for the question.
Allergies are usually characterized by an undesirable bodily reaction against an otherwise harmless substance. An allergy occurs when, for some reason, the immune system creates a response against a harmless substance, like pollen or a certain kind of food.
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate, it’s a component of the plant which is resistant to digestion by the enzymes in the human system. Consumption of high fiber diet or fibre supplements, do not usually trigger an allergy in the body but can contribute to digestive issues such as Excess gas formation, flatulence, bloating etc.
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of fiber for female is 25g per day
• It is advised to consume fiber within the recommended allowance, you may add them in your diet in a gradual manner slowly to prevent gastric disturbances, bloating and stomach cramps.
• The fibre intake can be spread throughout the day, between your three major meals and snacks to avoid overdoing at any one meal or snack.
• It is very important to drink adequate water alongside your fibre intake to prevent constipation and add bulk to the stool.
If you are consuming dietary fibre in any supplement form, the frequency and quantity must be strictly followed under medical supervision and label instructions to avoid any negative implications. Excess and/or unsupervised intake of nutritional supplements is not considered safe for overall health.
Sometimes Consumption of a high fibre diet majorly including whole grains like wheat, barley or rye can also cause bloating and gastric disturbances in case of gluten intolerance. For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.
Here are a few dietary tips to help manage bloating
• Eat all your meals on regular intervals.
• Eat slowly and chew the food well, try not to use straws for beverages to avoid swallowing extra air
• Do not suck on ice or candy.
• Limit the intake of high fat foods from your daily diet
• One of the dietary factors associated with bloating is the intake and poor absorption of short chain carbohydrates called FODMAP foods. Consumption of foods that as may lead to excess gas production and poor gas clearance. In case of severe bloating abdominal pain and/or IBS try to limit the intake of FODMAP containing foods such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, corn, turnips, onions, peas, wheat, dairy, radishes, lentils, apples, pears etc.
• Practice regular physical activity and stress management
Here are a few guidelines for general digestive health.
• Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
• Eat a well-balanced diet including minimum 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.
• Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.
• Try to include whole grains like wheat, multigrain and millets in your daily diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
• Limit the intake of fiber and dairy in case of loose stool/diarrhoea.
• Avoid large, heavy meals, and practice portion guidance.
• Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
• Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day
• Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
• Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 30-45 minutes for at least 5 days a week.
• Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.
For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.
Hope we have answered your query.
Wishing you a great day ahead.
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