The alli meal plans have an average of 25 grams of fiber per meal,which is the recommended amount of fiber for an adult. If you were not used to consuming this much fiber, It is common to experience some constipation. Here are some suggestions to alleviate the problem - increase fiber in increments of 5 grams every other day along with plenty of water. Also, you may try one of the yogurt with the benefits of helping speed up your digestive system.
Here is more information:
The American
Dietetic Association
Complete Food
and Nutrition Guide
by Roberta
Larson Duyff, RD
"When it
comes to fiber, you can overdo a good thing! Too much fiber can move food
through the digestive tract faster than some nutrients can be absorbed.
By eating more than 50 to 60 grams of fiber a day, your body may lower the
absorption of vitamins and minerals, among them zinc, iron, magnesium, and
calcium. An excessive amount of fiber may cause gas, diarrhea, and
bloating. By filling up with
too many high-fiber foods or fiber supplements, you may not have an appetite
for other nutrient- rich foods.
How might you
get too much fiber? By eating a lot of bran, very-high fiber cereals, or
perhaps using a fiber supplement
in an eating plan that already has plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole
grains." The key eat your recommended amounts of fiber slowly and drink plenty of water - new requirements call for a minimum
of 13 cups per day!
Let me know if you have any further questions,
Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, LDN, CPT - registered dietitian