How can I add fiber without making bloating worse?

Increase it gradually rather than changing everything at once. Adding large amounts of fiber suddenly can be uncomfortable. Foods such as beans, fruit, vegetables and whole grains can help you build it into ordinary meals, while progressively increasing water intake as appropriate for your health needs. If you have been told to limit fluids, ask for guidance rather than overriding that plan. NIDDK.

A fiber supplement is not automatically necessary, and more fiber is not the answer to every digestive symptom.

If symptoms began after starting a medicine or are persistent, tell Valerie instead of continually adding products to manage them.

Next: Describe what you currently eat and what happens when you add fiber so the next change can be practical.