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I think, Beth, you forget that I eat alot of SF plant foods. While I do not consume foods traditionally thought of as SF--grains/starches, I sure eat quite a few KILOGRAMS of SF vegetables every week. Also, many foods contain both kinds of fiber. SF does not necessarily equal "starchy carbohydrate."
Too many individuals only consider the SF in grains/starches, when in reality there is actually MORE SF in non-starchy plant foods. So, my gut is pretty well cushioned most days. Moreover, for optimal health/functioning the individual needs both SF and IF. With IBS, caution/care needs to be applied with IF.

Incidentally, many SFS are bean/legume gum derived or different cellulose compounds. Acacia is a gum. Benefiber is guargum. I believe that "Citrucelle" is methylcellulose.

I do SF with/in concurrence with IF. (Incidentally, this week, I've eaten 5 lbs. or so of zucchini and at least 3lbs. of assorted mushrooms (I've got another 5lbs. of portabellas in my fridge that I haven't arrived at eating and maybe about another 2 lbs. of zucchini), about 2 lbs. of carrots, a large spaghetti squash. Lol, I still haven't even touched my gorgeous golden beets & I have another spagetti squash in the cupboard. And finally, I'm beginning to feel up to eating a little pureed fruit, i.e. applesauce or papaya. Please note that ALL fruits and vegetables contain SF and that the mode of preparation increases the SF of the plant.

Kate, IBS-D.

Edited by Wind (03/24/06 10:36 AM)

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