Do NOT Take MORE Fiber for Constipation!! - Dr.Berg's Tips

[@organichotdog3807]

I suffered from constipation for years. I finally got it under control by doing two things. First, no matter what, I drink at least one liter of water a day. Seltzer does not count. Get yourself a 1 liter thermos, fill it up in the morning and make sure it's empty at night. Second, I try to walk for an hour a day, or at least every other day. Set your timer for one hour and don't stop walking until the alarm goes off. You don't have to jog or run, just walk. These two things have had the biggest effect.

[@franhar8292]

Count your blessings . I do drink 2 liters of water a day. 7 days a week I do at least an hour of aerobics. Eat aloe gel from the leaf and at least 10 ounces of red cabbage juice and that doesn't even move me.

[@petert330]

What works for someone doesn’t necessarily work for someone else. Everyone’s body is different.

[@KrishanKumar-ec1ch]

​@@franhar8292eat when you are hungry and truely hungry not psychologically because no hunger means no secretion of juices . Eat vitamin B1 food because when B1 gets pasted persistalsis movement lacks

[@franhar8292]

Thanks. what B1 foods do you recommend. @@KrishanKumar-ec1ch

[@johngordon880]

Take Tudca

[@Myself500]

Thanks for this video. I went carnivore a month and it helped me a lot resolve bloating and gas problems I had for so many years. I returned to 'a normal diet' and my digestion is much better.

[@kaarinabiddulph9991]

Eating more fat and meat for me and less veggies has helped a lot on this pregnancy. Can't IF right now, but this has helped a ton with my IBS, bloating, and pain.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

On keto I used to get constipation unless I ate fruit; now with OMAD, smooth sailing! The Dr. is right, intermittent fasting clears up so many issues.

[@SachAttack77]

Added 2tsp ACV in carbonated water 3 times a day... helped with my digestion.

[@joesified]

How so? Trying it

[@finallycarnivore]

I'm always amazed by your little nuggets of "FREE" nutritional information! I've a degree in human nutrition and continue to study it, practically on a daily basis, but I get more from your short videos than any formal education I've ever received (and shelled out money for!!) So thankful I've discovered function medicine nutrition - Many thanks!! Looking forward to the next one...

[@sandradeearna3342]

"Free". It may not cost us anything to watch, but he's putting out 2 uploads every single day... he'll be racking the money in...

[@jtwright4095]

@@sandradeearna3342 guess he deserves it

[@luminarysovereign8160]

Love the D.C. traffic analogy . Spot on!

[@RobCee4ever]

OMG Dr. Berg!! You are a godsend!! I have been suffering with severe constipation for years and all I would hear was increase your vegetable intake and take lots of fiber which I did and year after year it made me more sick and my condition got worse. Now I discovered that I have SIBO, thanks to your knowledgeable and informative videos, so hopefully I am on my way to healing this horrible condition. Many thanks for all you do. 🙏

[@Peter-bm2ts]

Same here, I paid the price for almost 3 years till I know it today from this video. Thanks Dr.Eric Berg for clarifying well the side effects of eating too much fibers .I hope I m going to restore my gut now by limiting the amount of the fibers I used to eat. I used to eat veggies every day for lunch and dinner thinking that it will make me healthier but instead it has killed me where I used to have constant constipation,bloating ,much gas,acid reflux,hurtburn and I used to have a 2 small poop per week, i.e incomplete evacuation .

[@hyejack10]

So what are you doing now I have the same issue what’s the solution? Gas bloating pain

[@RobCee4ever]

@@hyejack10 after trying so many different diets, I finally tried animal based and so for now there is very little bloating, gas or discomfort. My bowel movements are almost regular and when I get stuck, I take magnesium citrate right before going to bed and within a day or two I am back to normal. I hope this really helps because I know exactly what you are going through. 🙏

[@nicat100qasimzade]

​@@RobCee4everwhat happened? How are you now? Did you started eating vegetables?

[@RobCee4ever]

@@nicat100qasimzade yes, I am able to eat vegetables but I don’t overdo them. My diet is still mostly meat and some fruits and vegetables. Also I take probiotics. I hope this helps you too.

[@SpoonsStyle]

You just explained my whole life and intestinal health in a 6 minute video!!! 😂 thank you so much!!!!!!

[@littlecat7133]

Medical science is so confusing nowadays! I just don’t know what to do or what to avoid anymore! But I respect your advice a lot !

[@conradofmc_ny6706]

Mainly, different approach works different for people, fibers are really good, but some people are intolerant…

[@juliebarnett9812]

Do what Dr Berg suggests and you can't go wrong.

[@giosarranable]

I swear!

[@alkasaxena7966]

True...I have so many health issues that I can't figure out what to do and which supplement to take

[@jiaxingchen7236]

I think just do everything in moderation and stick to what our elders ate.

[@jujubees711]

Love your videos Dr. Berg. I don't know if you read comments on older videos, but I saw a video recently from a KZbin "gut expert" who said we should do a stool transit test. She recommended eating corn and sesame seeds and said they should pass through by the next day. She also said we should be pooping twice a day. I've been having bone broth and green juice for lunch...and big salad w/ salmon for dinner. I never pooped twice a day. I used to be constipated for days, weeks, months. Several gastroenterologists could not find the cause. One said he thinks my body just gives up. I am grateful for your videos. Since doing healthy keto and eliminating processed foods and whole grains, I've been pooping more regularly, once a day. But lately, since I'm not eating as much, I'm not pooping every day anymore. More like every other day. I guess it makes sense since I'm not eating as much.

[@tjtampa214]

If bowels are dry and hard, eat foods that will soften and moisturize... like avocado, okra butter, oatmeal and for sure drinking plum juice but the store calls it prune juice which turms people off. And not just one application. Initially, to get started do it for every meal in the day starting with breakfast and do it for days until you get relief. Also move around gently, walk and stretch legs, arms and tummy. Then when you're all better, just continue to consume some for maintenance but not necessarily every meal.

[@tofu6274]

Thanks

[@DennisBolanos]

0:28 "Someday I'm going to find out who 'they' is." LOL.

[@avatar19822]

4:55 Fat increases the stimulation and release of bile salts from the gallbladder. Bile salts lubricate the colon and help digestion.

[@Txnative7]

Yup, fiber does NOT prevent colon cancer! Had colon cancer last year myself, lost half my colon! Started Keto, was badly constipated! Surgeons said more fiber! Did that, then ended up with hemorroids too! So, added IF, OMAD, plus magnesium. Finally regained my sanity, plus a working bowel! Lost 55Lbs!

[@bonytina6110]

Watt is OMAD?And witch magnesium?

[@Nissa55574]

@@bonytina6110 one meal a day - look up dr berg’s magnesium vids

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

Dr. Berg, I *really* need to thank you for this video. It's about time. I was eating keto with the mass quantities of plant material and that 100% cured my PCOS and pre-diabetes. My thyroid health has even turned around. (No more hot nodules! yeay!) But I had horrible IBS diarrhea for 18 years. Ulcerative proctitis earned me three surgeries over the last year. I went carnivore in desperation. Five days later, I'd lost SIX INCHES off my gut and my diarrhea was resolved. (I just started taking your gallbladder formula and that's made things even better) The UP is just now clearing up three months on. And, remarkably, my scleroderma appears to be in remission. Joint pain is gone. Fibro pain is greatly reduced. Keto did not do that. Carnivore did. My mother lives in a retirement community and she's having fits with the nurse and nutritionist. She's had chronic constipation. Tests have shown that her transit time is FIVE DAYS+ and it's been that way for years. They're pushing fiber on her and won't listen when she tries to explain that it will only stop her up worse. Forget them. I need to know if there's any logical way to help my mom with her transit time problem. I don't know if IF would help her when her guts barely move at all. She's recently had a stroke. (Complication of the flu, of all things) and needs to eat fat to help her brain recover.

[@Carloss86py]

Did you find a solution for her? I would think you'd recommend the carnivore diet because it worked for you.. Maybe it's not a "keto" problem, maybe it's one or two particular veggies that you have trouble digesting.

[@MNkno]

Very timely. I've been having this sort of trouble, and without this information, the "best" things I could think of were thoroughly cooked vegetables in moderate quantity, and plain bland carbs... thank you for this video as a better way out! (no, I'm not going to go to a medical doctor for an upset digestive system, as I don't trust them to know anything beyond what to prescribe for whatever symptoms I have.)

[@JenniferMyers]

A tablespoon of oil (coconut oil or olive oil for example) works wonderfully for regular BMs. Added bonus to including it in the daily diet!

[@komfykoala6083]

I once had a tablespoon full of coconut oil and it made me nauseous :-( . I will try olive oil though!

[@vpfilms-dailyself-improvem2084]

Great topic. Intermittent fasting has changed my life. I live so healthy now and feel great! Some times less is more!

[@komfykoala6083]

Glad to hear, how long did you do IF? I'm quite new to it and started 8 days ago.

[@sharmistharout1087]

Dr. Berg, kindly make a video on the recommended diet for the patients of hemorrhoids and fissures

[@Natur3girl]

I was constipated for three days! I tried 2 laxatives at once and a lot of fiber even a probiotic and still nothing! On the fourth day I at 2 slices of sourdough bread and aloooot of olive oil because it's good! I produced a bowel movement within an hour! The next day I finally felt like I was back on track so I ate a big bowl of salad and Brussels sprouts and took some benifiber didn't take long for me to look bloated. I was totally confused why fiber was NOT helping me until this video! It's the fats! Thanx Dr. Berg

[@donnawitcher5445]

This makes sense!!!!!!! Thank you! The more veggies I ate, the more constipated I became!

[@JodiRaeRandaCastleRockRealtor]

I hate this, I love vegetables but I am gaining weight at 8 cups of organic greens a day and my colon is backed up.

[@100sh0tsbehindher]

@@JodiRaeRandaCastleRockRealtorstop consuming the veggies and go carnivore for 6-8 months. Everyone doesn’t do well with vegetables.

[@JodiRaeRandaCastleRockRealtor]

@benmoore5401 ty we have been doing carnivore since 11/27/23. Bloating better in 2 days. Constipation better, now I am battleing diarrhea. Much higher quality problem. It just takes time to adapt to the fat.

[@100sh0tsbehindher]

@@JodiRaeRandaCastleRockRealtor yes that’s normal to experience diarrhea. That’s because the gut bacteria need to get used to the carnivore diet. Look up dr kenberrymd and watch his videos on the carnivore diet. Thank me later!

[@ioschris]

@@100sh0tsbehindhertrue!

[@peterfaulds8597]

Thank you Eric for telling us the truth, and helping us so much with your easily understood explanations.I wish I could find someone like you to visit in australia...

[@drewmurdaugh424]

my typical salad consists of if I can get it beet greens excellent for potassium maybe some chard a little kale, definitely parsley, mint Ginger onion garlic, Tomatoes, half an onion red or yellow whichever you prefer then I add a good portion of nutritional yeast for the B vitamins cinnamon little sesame oil for flavor and then finish up the dressing with either coconut oil or avocado oil apple cider vinegar and a sprinkling of Himalayan pink salt. it doesn't produce loose bowels but it does come out

[@defj660]

DREW MURDAUGH That sounds absolutely delicious, thanks for the recipe idea.

[@JenniferMyers]

Add avocado and it’s better!

[@drewmurdaugh424]

oh and I forgot I also put an entire avocado on that salad

[@thomasjennings2790]

Who are you .?where do you come from? Are you one of us? This man is a legend, huge respect for you and what you do. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart,now i know why broccoli doesn't agree with me ( diagnosed with diverticulitis disease ) and was told by my MD to increase my dietary fiber.

[@Drberg]

::))

[@kevinchege6323]

Warm water to also help with peristalsis...water very much underrated...

[@octoberskys9398]

Absolutely true for me. I have been diagnosed with everything on your white board. I just came to some of your conclusions on my own. Yet hearing the opposite from so many I was in a quandary. Thank you for clearing this up

[@treatstreats7149]

100% agree! I was given a recommendation of more fiber and fiber supplements. The pain kept me up for 2 weeks! Still didn't go. I can believe fasting will work and removing gas producing foods.

[@EveofPyrite]

Water enemas

[@MrTAYA87]

Being constipated is very similar to the traffic in W. DC right around 4:30 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon on a weekday.

[@harmoneypeters]

Lol

[@patricianelson8]

I made a weird concoction last night. Sauteed onions, mushrooms, snap peas with beets in kerrygold butter. Yum.

[@savedbygrace2280]

That sounds delicious

[@misstramaine1981]

Add bok choy to make the dish even more spot on!

[@MariahVitoria]

I fasted for 54 days and broke it with bacon and eggs even though most recommended veggies. Best decision! My stomach feels amazing and very little weight gain since breaking the fast. I did daily vlogs on my experience.

[@familymemories581]

I followed your journey from the beginning. Thank you for inspiring all of us Mariah!

[@ketzergaw2593]

Mariah Vitoria is it dry fast? Please explain.

[@Travlinmo]

Ket Zergaw wheee...no. Don’t dry fast more than a day. Stay with water fasting or something near it that works for you.

[@Tengokuq]

That's just insane and hardcore. You strived your body from nutrients for that long? Shesh.

[@Erickid14]

Did you lose muscle mass? Im scared to fast longer than 35 hours.. yea HGH prevents muscle loss but doing that long a fast will break down muscle for energy right?

[@toneman8478]

Try stewed prunes.. I've been doing it for a couple of days and it works great.. I only use 3 prunes and simmer them in water for 15 minutes then eat them and drink the water.. within 10 minutes I'm in the bathroom

[@thixuanlevu9694]

Thank you so much Doctor Berg 🙏❤

[@Drberg]

You're welcome. Happy to share this video.

[@leonoraanderse5426]

FINALLY COMMON SENSE ADVICE!! THANK SO MUCH!!

[@lyno5462]

I started using Seed, the prebiotic/probiotic. It works! I do a low carb way of eating, and exercise.

[@Drberg]

Thanks for sharing your experience here. Stay safe and healthy.

[@ricodeliciososaludablejoha913]

Totally true . I tried to become vegan but it was a total fail, so many gases, my stomach was inflamed. I felt terrible. I return to my regular diet which include eating meat and add probiotics . As soon as I add probiotics no more gases or constipation. I limit my intake of milk to once a month only . Now ,I feel great.

[@jub8891]

good to hear! do you still take probiotics now? im taking a probiotic pill daily and my gut has improved.

[@ricodeliciososaludablejoha913]

@@jub8891 yes everyday morning and at bed time!!!!!!

[@legolas0029]

this is so true after doing IF for 2 month, im not constipated anymore

[@komfykoala6083]

I started IF a week ago and my constipation is gone. Before I would go only a couple times a week but now I go everyday. It's a lifesaver.

[@Brenda-rg1ew]

Are you still doing IF? If so could you state the hours of when you eat I’ve heard of 12-8 being an open window to eat?

[@sarrameyster2606]

What is IF ?

[@oliviasmith5888]

I was regular until I went on carnivore. The whole reason I made this change is because I suffer from a TON of food sensitivities. Going carnivore stopped ALL of my inflammatory symptoms; acne, itchy scalp, bloating, other skin conditions, and I felt great mentally...but I developed chronic constipation. It got to the point where not even laxatives would work and I had to do a nasty, prescription colon flush. I've had to add a bunch of stuff back to my diet to try to fix the constipation but now I'm suffering from inflammatory symptoms again. Like, no matter what I do, I can't win. 😢 Thoughts?

[@ShainWong]

I try to have banana berfore meal. Other fruits might work too like melons, apple and guava.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Lieber Dr berg....Sie haben ein talent alles zu erklaren....wunderbar. und vielen dank...doktoren sagen fast " Nie was"

[@mehwishowais745]

I knew this intuitively dr berg. I’m so grateful to you. So good to know I’m not crazy!

[@jtwright4095]

ikr 👍🙄

[@MohamedSalah-sl2gy]

Very nice information and if Want to avoid bloating, add cumin, thyme and coriander to food

[@hillwalker8741]

thank heavens for short concise info - I don't even care if it's wrong for me - that I can figure out

[@serfinusa9532]

only thing that worked for my constipation was Pomegranate Fruit (eat the seeds & all). I have also been eating a lot of Raw Pineapple. took me months to find this remedy. idk if i have SIBO or bad liver, i get tested next week.

[@Vazcular]

Fiber (Metamucil) cured my lifelong chronic constipation. Different things work for different people...

[@ronteebrr923]

Cured? So you never been constipated after taking metamucil? Are you taking metamucil daily to cure your constipation? Will there be any future side effects from taking laxatives?

[@fluffylittlebear]

@@ronteebrr923 Metamucil isn't a laxative and has no long term ill-effects.

[@arshvirsingh7284]

That’s not a cure .

[@mikewachtler2223]

That's what is in the vegetables he is talking about 🤫

[@charlotteerickson2486]

Sorry but a meat diet is really clogging for my system anyway. To me think about it meat is very dense and if you don't chew chew a lot of that is going to be stuck in your colon forever. No thanks

[@hirnfaser7245]

Cooking vegetable and not eating them raw can also help a lot. Also, I think there are ways to eat a low fiber plant based diet; just cut out whole grains for a while, no raw vegetables, cut out the skin. Low fiber protein sources are tofu, seitan eg. Some vegetables are also lower in fiber than others.

[@raymolaverda3432]

My constipation only happens when I’m working, I miss a day or two, then I’m backed up and get cramps on my days off, when I go on vacation I’m regular, I’ve started to take inulin prebiotic recently

[@melissatorrisi1]

Dr Berg, so grateful for everything you post, and much love from Australia. This video has really thrown me, as I have IBS, endometriosis & have had haemroids in the past, which I had removed (caused by childbirth), and I certainly don’t want them back. Would you please create a video going into detail about starting keto for people like me please? I would really appreciate it, and I’m sure others would too.

[@Drberg]

I would use the data from my book

[@melissatorrisi1]

Dr. Eric Berg DC Thankyou! I will purchase asap 😊

[@MsDestinedtoReign]

IJJ Dr Bergs’ book is fantastic and is full of his wonderful information, you’ll enjoy it. It has been a gold mine for me, the stuff your Dr doesn’t know or won’t tell you about.🇦🇺

[@melissatorrisi1]

EYE OF GOD Thankyou, yes I’m sure his book is fantastic

[@cmrmota]

Fiiiiiinally, I ask for videos about the carnivore diet months ago, there are lots out there but I'm happy we're finally going to get them from the expert.

[@StephanieBogart]

I have slow bowel syndrome which means my colon doesn't move well on it's own. In fact, I was going only 2 times a month. A MONTH! For years I was told, more fiber more fiber more fiber. UGH! Nothing helped! Eating meat (made it way worse) and fasting didn't help either. I was also told avoid caffeine. Well, back in the day when Starbucks came to Dallas, I wanted to try it but I couldn't have dairy because that also made me constipated, so I ordered a cafe mocha with soy milk. I had a bowel movement an hour later. Weird but it must be a fluke right? Well, it happened again. and again. I became regular. I have been using soy creamer (NON-GMO organic) for years now. I recently went to Guatemala and they didn't have it there. I drank coffee but no luck. I finally found some soy milk after about a week being there and I was on the toilet within 30 minutes.

[@StephanieBogart]

Rendi Shun yep because of the organic soy creamer and coffee, I’m regular

[@StephanieBogart]

Rendi Shun thanks! I ALWAYS buy NON-GMO soy creamer. But I’ll look into the other things. Thanks

[@chos3non354]

that's true, i did fasting and it helped

[@Drberg]

Incredible!

[@russmaleartist]

Which only emphasizes that no two people are the same and that what works for one, isn't a panacea to every problem. I went gung-ho on using a Vitamix for Smoothies for over a year and wound up fighting painful constipation, which I never experienced before . . . and I was completely puzzled tow hat was happening. I was following the healthy advice of getting more vegetables, but the problem wasn't going away. I did back away from my vegetable and some fruit smoothies, increased at times some probiotics, added more minerals and vitamin B complex to my system -- and hard constipation also ceased . . . which only goes to prove that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made, and even though we are basically made with the same organs, we are not, despite the rantings of the liberals -- all singularity created equate with the same emotions, the same level of health, and the same resistance to the same problems. Health experts can only basically give you generalities until they know you personally . . . and we are each responsible for our own selves to achieve maximum good health.

[@kat3871]

Well said.

[@Joedomi7]

Dr. Eric Berg Will you please do a video on carnivore diet

[@jo0me03]

Have always been constipated during the carnivore diet for two years, adding now fibers in the form of physillium. Works great!

[@Drberg]

That's good. Thanks for sharing! -Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@Nurse3811]

I am an IBS sufferer that does BEST with limited veggies but regular psyllium use (NOT METAMUCIL,plain organic psyllium ). FOR ME, soluble fiber is ok….

[@hymns4ever197]

I dunno. I used to think fiber was supposed to speed up bowel movements. It depends as to whether it is soluble or insoluble fiber. My impression now is that soluble fiber slows digestion whereas insoluble fiber speeds it. Along with exercise they work hand in glove to keep things moving. Also, there is a RDV for daily intake of fiber. The first thing I would do is make sure I was hitting that target.

[@sokaaz7786]

Hi ! Didnt you say before that if we consume too much protein the insulin rises also ? How come the carnivore diet works then ? And what about the vitamins and nutrients from the veggies ? Where do they get them ?

[@6packonlyripped604]

Then keep doing what your doing don't complain later when your star having problems later

[@pattiannepascual]

Dr. Seyfried also says on every video that sugar and glutamine are the main feeders of cancer, by blocking these it basically starves cancer.Meat and animal products are the foods with the highest glutamine levels,yet all these doctors tell everyone to eat mostly meat.This is why it's critical to do your own thorough research. What we do know as fact,over decades of long term studies,is that the original blue zone groups are 95-100% plant based,live into 100's,stay active into those years and no chronic disease. Why not stick with what we know as fact,with evidence to back it up? You won't find any studies showing meat eaters living long or healthy,because there are no legit studies like the blue zone groups have. (*NOTE-The Massai tribe live mostly on meat.They are old age by 40,rarely make it past 42-50 years of age) Do your research before just believing what you hear,even from doctors.

[@pattiannepascual]

​@@6packonlyripped604the original blue zone groups live into 100,healthy and active, no chronic disease.They eat little to no meat

[@HelpDeskPersonaJOKER]

Thank you. I want more vegetables. I have been Keto and ADF and OMAD and very comfortable, but it is fiber time!

[@eckankar7756]

I've taken probiotics for months, started IF and NOW have constipation. I had no problems prior to fasting. What do I do?

[@warezguy4ever]

Drink warm water or olive oil with lemon is good too

[@panda_____ff]

Then what to eat for constipation?? I think I will die without eating food 😢

[@RapidCycling07]

Amazing video as always! Thank you Dr. Berg! God bless you!

[@coreyaddis1]

I never thought of probiotics actually making it worse. My doctor had suggested probiotics and fiber, to aid with constipation and dry stool. But doesn’t seem to be helping, if not making it worse.

[@kingbier7997]

I feel not well after eating only meat as the meal lies too heavy in my stomach and i also get bad body odor and breath. Seems not to be the best choice for me atm..

[@ginnyfromdablock7551]

Let me tell you friend I had the same problem and it was because I did not have my stomach acid correctly. It was not low enough and when I started taking stuff to lower my acid then I could eat meat just great and I felt better. Adjust your stomach acid and make sure it is low

[@pattiannepascual]

makes sense since the meat is putrifying,sitting in the warm body temperature for 35 -40 hours before it comes out.

[@guillermoviera6970]

Thank you Dr Berg. Your videos are so incredibly interesting and extremely helpful.

[@melissaquick3785]

I'm confused. Some of your videos say we should be eating at least 7 cups of veggies a day, such as big salads. Now we should cut way back?

[@Drberg]

As you probably already know, 7-10 cups of vegetables per day is necessary for healthy nutrient levels in the body. Many people have a difficult time consuming this amount of vegetables. There are four potential reasons why you might experience bloating when eating vegetables. 1. Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) - SIBO is a situation where you have an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. This robs your body of nutrients and causes excess fiber fermentation, which leads to gas and bloating. The best remedies for SIBO include: • Avoid all plant-based foods (for up to two months) • Go on a carnivorous diet • Take betaine hydrochloride • Use oregano oil 2. Leaky gut - This is a situation where you have holes in the lining of your gut. This leaks into your body and causes a lot of inflammation and irritation. The best remedies for leaky gut include: • Avoid lectins • Nightshades • Beans • Legumes • Grains • Consume a moderate amount of pasture-raised meats • Consume plenty of saturated fats (like lard) 3. Poor microbiome - A healthy gut contains trillions of bacteria that benefit the body. If you have too many microbes and not enough good microbes, this creates an imbalance in the gut. In turn, this can cause loads of fermentation and bloating when consuming vegetables. The best remedies for a poor microbiome include: • Non-dairy probiotics (take it with your salad) 4. Vegetable sensitivities - The last situation is where you have a sensitivity to certain vegetables. If you notice that your body doesn’t respond well to a particular vegetable, avoid it and try some others. The best remedies for vegetable sensitivities include: • Avoid vegetables that bloat you (broccoli and Brussels sprouts are common ones) • Try vegetables like lettuce and cabbage

[@melissaquick3785]

@@Drberg thank you. I will try it.

[@Ryoko007]

where do yoy get natural bile for your body from? especially whats safe during pregnancy?

[@Lena-xr6xx]

Fiber always helped me

[@Drberg]

Good to hear!

[@XRP_G]

Fasting also promotes autophagy which is where your body kills bad cells and produces newer healthy cells

[@johnwayne397]

What about the fact that they say too much red meat will make you constipated because it takes longer for red meat to digest and that will conflict with the bile thing

[@kevinhodge2614]

I never had a problem with constipation until colon cancer...lost entire sigmoid colon to a very aggressive cancer. 4 months from very first symptom to surgery. Tried to get advice here, but to no avail...thanks a lot. NOT !!!!

[@organic3280]

I always get constipated on Keto and eating hamburger, especially, really blocks me up. Metamucil (with plenty of WATER) always gets me going within 1-2 days. It actually works better than other Psyllium husk products for some reason.

[@Thebusysuperhuman]

Thank you dr Berg, very well explained, Scientific, logical and practical. I’m so glad you are willing to just be open about all these medical myths about fibre, fat etc as it’s not a matter of being right...it’s people’s lives that are at stake now. Hope this info gets to lots of people

[@DavidSmith-vz9uu]

I made a mistake last month of starting to walk 6 to 7 miles each day while I started craving milk each day and some ice cream a couple days of the week for a couple weeks and now it's been over a month since I gave up dairy and im still constipated and with bleeding and throbbing pain. I'll need to try your advice cutting out the fiber because fiber is definitely making it worse (even prune juice)

[@deenflower8454]

I have hemorroids and i got bloated after eating a bowl full of salads from first day evening till the next day morning and i was wondering why? Now i understood. Thanks Dr. Berg

[@sharmas.2714]

What if you are vegetarian. What should we eat when we cut vegetables for a month? Beans and less veggies?

[@jtec99]

Oh wow I've been experiencing constipation during this diet. I definitely drink enough water, but I'm guilty of thinking fiber helped move things along! Thanks yet again Dr Berg

[@gillbailey7019]

I have been told so many times by a doctor to eat more fibre , BUT , it does'nt work like that . Not for me anyway . I love veg but all i seem to end up with is a windy tummy , This man talks a lot of sense .

[@sandalero]

how about shredded psyllium husks just to keep things moving and to relief diverticulitis?

[@earthling1984]

I love watching these videos and taking away information. But I have to say, 7 to 10 cups of veggies a day? I don't think I even eat 10 cups worth of food a day total.

[@justylex]

I have been an IBS and GERD sufferer for years. I recently started eating a lot of flax and nuts on my Keto diet thinking I needed this fiber, and I have been dealing with painful bloating and gas for the past two weeks. Ugh. Big mistake on my part! Time to cut out the flax!

[@sumaiacosta136]

I discovered that leafy veggies are hard for me to digest. Also, if I eat a slice of the best bread, my gut gets lazy again. For me to poop everyday, I need to be on meat, fruits and vegetables only. And a lot of water.

[@christopherjames7477]

You put out awesome information there, doc!

[@Delphi333]

Check - have had all of the above. Even the MDs are slowly catching on - my GI doctor and general practitioner have both told me to avoid extra fiber (I knew this anyway...lol) - but it's good to know at least "some" of the MDs are catching on. Basically Low FODMAP diet works for me best...and small meals...intermittent fasting makes me feel great. Thanks doc! :-)

[@sonukmishra5524]

Dr Berg I think you are an excellent teacher and the videos that you make are bang on. Thanks for making such videos. I recently saw Dr Sayfried's interview it was awesome.

[@GNWJNO]

This video is so spot on!!

[@jtrain3113]

Awsome Video Dr Berg 😃👌🙏

[@golfergti]

does anyone know if carrots, lettuce and Cucumber count as a pot of veggies? I dont like any other vegetables. and how much is 1 pot? thanks

[@MsDestinedtoReign]

Haven’t been constipated since I started Keto after reading Dr Bergs’ book.😘 (Found our through Doc’s videos I have SIBO 😩) Now I am Carnivore OMAD I’m going along in leaps and bounds. 🦘 My health has changed dramatically, 😍 love all those healthy fats and 4-5oz Protein daily. 🥰 Breathe and urine something else though 🤦🏼‍♀️ Thanks again Doc for all your help and awesome information 💖 you’re a wonderful human being, 👍🏻 God bless you 🇦🇺

[@belladona7712]

You slay it as usual doctor

[@Drberg]

Thank you. glad you like this video too.

[@firouzshaw6359]

I work the Night Shift. Please talk more about the Night Shift people. I work out in the afternoon. Thank You X1000. I am also diabetic type 2 I also have bad conspiation

[@shel7228]

What can be taken in place of fibre if you suffer with constipation 😕 what can you take to make you go daily?

[@saurabhkesharwani6143]

Useful information! 👍🏼 (From India).

[@Drberg]

Thank you. That actually meant a lot.

[@DG-dh2lt]

I notice getting constipated after eating too much fast food, and not drinking enough water, but that improves after a day when I go back to eating food with fiber and drinking water, Too much fast food, not enough water causes constipation

[@mehwishowais745]

Carnivore diet gave me high blood pressure in a week and I’m 37 yr old female...got off the diet back to keto blood pressure is fine

[@cathyecooper4376]

You are so on point here Dr Berg.. I suffer from constipation from a baby ( according to my grandmother) and throughout my entire life. I learned this concept the hard way😳 ~ fiber is NOT "my" friend... : (

[@richardthivierge3201]

I had colectomy over 15 years ago. I had the small bowel joined to the lower part of the bowel (the rectum)5 years ago, I take a tablespoon of psyllium with half glass of water15 minutes everytime before eating or taking green juice. I make 1 litre of green juice everyday, which includes 15 vegies with a slow juice extracter. Of course I don't trow anything away of the fiber. Makes wonder for me, very easy to digest completely, but if I forget the psyllium, diaria 45 minutes later.

[@carlosjr6977]

I have a history of hemorrhoids, constipation and rectal bleeding. Also family history of diverticulitis. If I cut out my 7-10 cups of kale and broccoli where to I get my vitamins and minerals?

[@vlatkomarjanovic6594]

If constipated your diet is most likely low on fat. I have reduced, grains, vegetables and fruit intake , and my symptoms of IBS completely gone. I had diarhea at least once a week lately. I couldn't pinpoint the reason, I thought it was dairy, but turns out it was fibre. Also lost 13kg and blood pressure dropped nearly 25 points on halved meds.

[@Han_eenn]

what is fiber? how do I know that this food has fiber?

[@cscs1011]

Awesome 🤩 thanks doctor

[@Drberg]

Thank you. That actually meant a lot.

[@2peopleincar]

Thank you for the video