I had a rather negative experience with that gross orange flavored Metamucil a few years ago and haven't really been wanting to risk taking any soluble fiber products. Some of them are expensive and I feel like like death on a cracker right now anyway. When is a good time to try them and are there any that are safe enough for a big old scaredy cat to take? I've read about Acacia, but I can't even drink peppermint tea, which I absolutely loved, without a bad reaction. Thanks, Teresa