I often add it to white flour (when baking) or eat whole wheat bread after I eat some white bread first. But I really don't have to be nearly as careful with whole wheat as with other insoluble fibers (like raw greens, or bean sprouts, or popcorn). And I have no problem with other whole grains like brown rice or oatmeal.
I've been really surprised to learn how sensitive many folks are to whole wheat, though. It seems to be one of the least tolerated forms of insoluble fiber - certainly the toughtest whole grain for many.
Basically, since it's really important to eat as much variety and quantity of insoluble fiber foods as possible for overall good health, whenever you find a form that you can tolerate, definitely make it a regular part of your diet!
- Heather
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I'm okay with more whole wheat than most IBS folks, too...
