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I tried the High Fibre Diet

I tried the High Fibre Diet

I started suffering from constipation and bloating six months ago. It was horrible and very embarrassing, especially when I couldn't get into my clothes. My doctor said I needed to eat more fibre but I was worried it might make things worse.

Eventually, I decided it was worth a shot. But after seven days I almost gave up the high fibre diet because I was constantly passing wind and my stomach was huge - I looked about six months pregnant. I also hated the chewy brown rice and longed for white toast! I spoke to a friend who's a dietician and she thought it might be too extreme for me. She suggested I changed my diet slowly instead.

So over the next few weeks I gradually increased the amount of fibre I ate. I swapped wholemeal bread for 'Best of Both' and mixing white and brown rice together really helped. Now I have a high fibre diet that doesn't make me feel bloated and full of wind - and my stomach's much flatter.
Sharon Brett, 28, Merseyside

High-fibre diets to try:
Healthy heart diet
Mediterranean Diet
Lose 10lb in 4 Weeks Diet

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5 months

evelyn

dont eat All bran its sometimes makes the problem worse,eat soluble fibre like porrage oats,eat oat cakes,beans,tins of beans are great for constipation,try eat more fruit,some veg can make constipation.kepp drinking loads of water as you are doing.prunes are really good,all dif kinds of beans ie kidney beans ect.try and not eat much bread and pasta as can make it worse,stick to mixed as to much brown can make u constipated.i suffered i.b.s and tried everything i become a fitness instructor and exercise helps along with the foods ive recomended.goodluck.evelyn.

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5 months

Mally Bugeja

I am on a very high fibre diet but still have constipation problems. I would eat All Bran with kiwi or other fruit as breakfast, another bowl of high fibre cereal for lunch and I snack on apricots and fruit. When it comes to dinner I've substituted white pasta with brown high fibre one, don't eat white bread, drink 3 litres of water a day. I even take 3 sachets a day of 13.8g of an oral solution which helps constipation problems but it's not a laxative. I do everything of the above but it's all in vain. I still have constipation. I have given up to have a normal life.

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