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1/2/10 7:14 P

Fibersure is a great one! It has recently changed it's name to Metamucil Clear and Natural. It is made with inulin which is so much better for you. It is tasteless, odorless, and if you put it in water, you can barely taste it. Best part, 1 tsp gives you 5 grams of fiber! I put a tsp in my morning coffee. I've also put a tsp in yogurt, pancake batter, water....
Just make sure to mix it in well or can get lumpy.
Try to get most of your fiber from real food, but 2 tsps a day will give you 10 grams of fiber.

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12/29/09 4:47 P

Fibersure is also a good one--tasteless so you can mix it in anything. They recently merged with another company and changed their name so I'll have to check on that when I get home.

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11/21/09 4:47 P

I use citrucel sugar free I feel that it gives my stomach less bloating and gas and taste much better.

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11/20/09 2:02 P

I add ground pysllium (this is what Metamucil is) in smoothies, baking, yogurt...don't feel that you are limited to adding it to beverages.

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11/12/09 11:23 A

Thanks for bringing up this topic DLICIOUSD. I've been wanting to add fiber to my diet and I've tried lots of things - except Metamucil. I think I will try the chewables or tablets!

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11/12/09 2:49 A

I love this stuff. I use the unflavored unsweetened. I add it to things (like see the beef post above) but mostly I mix it with carrot juice and drink it before I go to bed. I drink it fast before it gets puffy and slimy then drink some more liquid. Aside from the other salubrious effects already mentioned it make your poop come out clean and regularly.

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11/1/09 10:43 P

metamucil is such a good idea

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10/31/09 4:02 P

I like to add the powder to my recipes for muffins, breads, meatloaf, etc. You cannot tell it is in there working for your health!

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10/29/09 9:27 A

I bought the Benefiber clear and add it to my drinks. There is no taste and I sometimes add it to my oatmeal. I too have cholesterol problems, so this does help. I also use flaxseed in my oatmeal - I figure every little thing helps with the cholesterol???

Linda

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10/28/09 4:30 P

You could always try having a Fiber One or Fiber Plus bar for breakfast or a snack. Fiber Plus are delicious and the Fiber One cereals are good as well!

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10/28/09 1:32 A

Every night, hubby and I each have two "cookies" with our final cup of decaf before we go to bed.

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10/27/09 1:25 P

I have 3 containers of powder to use before I get capsules

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10/23/09 5:16 P

Has anyone tried the little chewable tablets you can get like at WalMart? I can't remember the name brand, but I've been curious to try the chewables, as I don't want to have to swallow a pill. Also, is any brand less expensive than the other? They all seem rather pricey when I've looked in the past.

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10/20/09 12:06 P

Hi, New to this site, but I love it! I also take Metamucil, but only the capsules. So easy! Dose is 9 capsules a day, so I take 3 with each meal. It's so much habit now that I don't even have to think. Great for taming cholestrol and good for bowels also.

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10/18/09 12:19 A

I take a Psyllium Husk brand that has no "sugar" added so 4 teaspoons is 15 calories each (60 calories) total and then I mix it with 12 oz. can of no-fat chicken broth for 20 extra calories. I put 2 tsp. and mix it with 6 ounces of the broth and drink it down. Then to the other 2 tsp. and six ounces. That is 80 calories total but worth the fiber. I really don't have to have that much fiber as 28 grams is what the total days fiber is suppose to be, but I do it so I get that plus what I have in my diet.
I can't down the psyillium husk with plain water as it is TOO gross.
I haven't tried mixing it in with yogurt or anything because it swells up too much.

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10/8/09 8:12 P

The only problem is they dont sell these where I live only the powder. So I am trying to find a way to make the most of it

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10/8/09 8:02 P

I had to take Metamucil for a stomach problem. I hated the taste and then I found Metamucil capsules that were perfect.

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10/7/09 7:35 P

I take metamucil too. I take mine right after I eat supper. I use the orange flavor. I have also eaten the metamucil cookies. They are ok.

I just mix mine in one cup water, mix and drink fast. I guess I'm used to it now. If I miss a day or 2 I can really feel it!! Good luck! Lyn

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10/7/09 11:11 A

BeneFibre On-The-Go Stick Packs are advertised here in Canada. Appearently they do not get thick, they have no flavor and can easily be added to any food or drink. They do also have a Strawberry Lemonade flavored one. I have not tried these but just giving you the info. They are around $10 Canadian for 20 sticks.

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10/7/09 10:29 A

Hi there

The Doctor told me that I need more fiber in my diet and suggested that I take metamucil to get more fiber in my diet. Since I've started taking it I realised that my cholesterol is much better and it also helps me loose weight faster which I love but I hate the slimy taste of it so I was wondering if anyone ever tried any breakfast recipes using metamucil... Can I put some on my cerial in the morning? Do you think that would work? I would really like to keep this as a part of my diet as it has helped me so much - Any suggestions anyone... Please?

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