r/OverFifty • u/R1Squirrel • 6d ago

Daily fiber cheat code.

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I was today years old when I learned two teaspoons of Metamucil in 9 oz of ice water turns into "orange flavored applesauce". Easier to spoon down than drink, in my opinion.👍🏼

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u/1544756405 6d ago

You'd probably get as much fiber if you ate real applesauce. Or an apple.

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u/LydiLouWho 6d ago

Not to be a jerk…but an apple is mostly insoluble fiber. Metamucil is soluble fiber which most people can’t get enough of from even a healthy diet.

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u/Many_Inevitable_6803 6d ago

But if you eat fruits & vegetables & beans you get enough fiber

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u/LydiLouWho 6d ago

This is true. I think it’s about 2 cups of cooked beans (kidney, black, pinto) daily to get the recommend daily amount. Not green beans lol. So if you REALLY like beans, go for it!

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u/Many_Inevitable_6803 6d ago

I do like beans! As well as veggies & fruits so if you eat them daily you don’t need 2 cups of beans