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A special thank you

As a new member of Living Well with IBS, you can receive a $10 rebate on your next purchase of Citrucel. Ask your doctor about using Citrucel for fiber therapy . Click on the link below to download and print your voucher.

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Fiber Calculator

Including more fiber in your diet can help you to control your IBS symptoms. Fiber is a natural "regulator" in your digestive system. It helps to prevent stools from becoming too loose or too hard. Fiber also may help you to reduce your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other serious problems.

Are you getting enough?

You should aim to get between 21 to 38 grams of fiber from food every day. This Fiber Calculator can show you how your average daily fiber intake stacks up against your target intake.

Did you know?

It's not enough to just get more fiber -- you need the right kind.
Getting enough fiber is important. But so is getting the right kind of fiber. Citrucel with SmartFiber contains Methylcellulose, which is proven to help restore and maintain regularity and it's the only fiber that won't ferment to cause excess gas*.

*Based on laboratory demonstrations. Individual results may vary.

Here's how to use the calculator:

  • In the Category column, click on a food group.
  • The Food Name column then will show foods in that group.
  • In the Frequency column, select how often you eat that food. Once you've selected frequencies for all the appropriate categories and foods, click Enter at the bottom of the calculator.
  • Based on the eating habits you've entered, the fields at the top of the calculator will show your Average Daily Fiber and Target Daily Fiber.

If you would like to see a comprehensive list of foods and their fiber content, click here.

Target Daily Fiber Average Daily Fiber (g)
Category Food Fib. Frequency
Fruit
Fruit (Cont.)
Vegetable
Vegetable (Cont.)
Cereals, Starch
Bread
Candy
Prepared Food
 
 
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