[garedneckgurl]

Not quite sure how to reply to posts yet but I will get the hang of it.... My question is- Should I take a fiber supplement or eat fiber rich foods or maybe both, don't want to over do it but yet want to do it right.

[Fat Chick B Gone]

IMO getting fiber from your foods (whole grains, fruits, veggies) is always better then a supplement. You'll also be getting the other needed nutrients that the food provides and supplements don't. Add it slowly and you'll be fine.

[fiberlover]

Fiber supplements have 1 or maybe 2 grams of fiber per dose. You can easily get that with a cup of strawberries or an apple and not have to swallow pills.
You should aim to get at least 25 grams of fiber a day.
Go slow to build it up so your intestines get used to it, and make sure you drink lots of water.
I have found that powdered oat fiber from Honeyville (you can google their site) is great to add to things to boost the fiber content easily - and it mixes well in sauces, oatmeal, yogurt and such as long as you don't use too much.

[srmb60]

Did any of you start increasing your fiber wrt previous bowel habits?

[Lekhika]

What about benefiber?