{"id":215371,"date":"2026-04-27T02:24:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/?p=215371"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:00:56","slug":"gastroenterologists-are-begging-people-to-avoid-this-one-common-fiber-mistake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/news\/gastroenterologists-are-begging-people-to-avoid-this-one-common-fiber-mistake\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastroenterologists Are Begging People To Avoid This One Common Fiber Mistake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fiber is essential for gut health, but how you add it to your diet matters just as much as how much you eat. Many people make the common mistake of increasing fiber intake too quickly or without drinking enough water\u2014leading to uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, gas, and constipation. Experts recommend gradually increasing fiber and pairing it with adequate hydration to help your digestive system adjust smoothly.<\/p>\n

Seg\u00fan Dra. Pratima Dibba<\/a>, drinking enough water allows fiber to properly bind and move through the digestive system, helping prevent hard stools and discomfort. By taking a more balanced, gradual approach, you can support your gut, improve digestion, and get the full benefits fiber has to offer. Read the full article.<\/p>\n

<\/a>\u00bfLe gustar\u00eda programar una cita con el Dr. Dibba?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fiber is essential for gut health, but how you add it to your diet matters just as much as how much you eat. Many people make the common mistake of increasing fiber intake too quickly or without drinking enough water\u2014leading to uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, gas, and constipation. Experts recommend gradually increasing fiber and pairing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":215372,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[455,457],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-215371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCommon Fiber Mistakes | Medical Offices of Manhattan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Increasing fiber too quickly\u2014or without enough water\u2014can lead to bloating and constipation. 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