I have leaky gut and candida problem. which to do first? the candida cleans or heal the leaky gut?I don’t have any pain, I have a thyroid problem and so the digestive tract is slow. I have to balance blood sugars, so do I eat a low fiber diet or a high fiber diet? which diet helps in healing leaky gut?

My hubby just had colon surgery and Doc says he has to eat a low fiber diet for 2 weeks. I know that raw fruits and vegies are a no-no. Only canned and cooked. What kind of meats, cereals, breads, etc can he eat? Can he have eggbeaters? He has high cholesterol, and doesn’t like alot of sugar. He needs variety. I’m also concerned that he gets proper nutrition until he can go back to his regular high fiber diet. Any suggestions, ideas, or sites where I can get recipes would be very helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I boiled black beans yesterday and had to put in a liquid so they would blend in the Cusinart. I used an enchillada sauce and wasn’t thinking as I could have used chicken stock. They tasted wonderful, but… the consistency of the refried pinto bean was not there. It was more of a gritty texture and "not" smooth like refried beans from the can.

The Cusinart does not make them like a smooth paste. I have a hand mixer to puree foods and wonder if that would work.

I am trying a high fiber diet, unfortunately it will be high in carbs with the beans. I’m not sure if this will work, but being tired of Atkins I will try something new. I read that the high fiber foods do not absort into the blood stream like bad carbs would do – which I do not eat.

I am diabeted and need to lose more weight. My blood sugar level is always normal, it is just hard to lose weight.

Thank you.

Hello!
Im female and 21 years old. About a month ago I noticed that I had very large amounts of bright red blood in the toilet with my bowel movement. It occurs about once or twice a week. I try and see if there is any blood in the actual stool but there is so much blood in the toilet I can’t see the stool. When I wipe it is like someone just had a VERY VERY heavy period. I went to the doctor and he said that I don’t have any internal or external Hemorrhoids or anal fissures. He thinks it might be ulcers and put me on a high fiber diet and Prilosec and this still occurs. I was supposed to go back after 2 weeks, but I work 2 jobs and haven’t had the time. Since I already know its not Hemorrhoids or anal fissures, what else could cause A LOT of bright red blood in the toilet when I make a bowel movement once or twice a week?

I am pretty healthy and i eat so much fruit and i guess i do get a lot of fiber, and i like eating healthy but the problem is that i get a lot of gas afterwards, so its like..weight loss, healthy, with gas, or unhealthy. it doesnt bother me now, but when i start school i dont know if being healthy and having a high fiber diet is worth it!

This is probably what i will hav on a typical day. (this is probably a lot less fiber than what i am eating now)

breakfast- yogurt, whole wheat toast, fruit
lunch- chicken salad, green tea
dinner- lean protein, brown rice, veggie..

but that is alot less than im eating now, so maybe ill be okay?
can you give me some advice?? i mean, fiber is good for weight loss, its necessary! i just dont know if its worth getting gas for.