Why am I bloated after going vegan?

A sudden jump in fermentable fibre feeds gut bacteria faster than the microbiome adapts. Increase legumes gradually, rinse tinned beans, soak dried ones, and give it two to four weeks.

How much fibre should I eat per day?

Most guidelines recommend 25–30 g daily; average intake in high-income countries is closer to 15 g, and almost all of the shortfall is plant foods.

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Fibre, the microbiome and plant-based gut health

Reporting on fibre intake, fermented foods, bloating during the transition, and the microbiome research behind plant diversity targets.

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Why am I bloated after going vegan?: A sudden jump in fermentable fibre feeds gut bacteria faster than the microbiome adapts. Increase legumes gradually, rinse tinned beans, soak dried ones, and give it two to four weeks.
How much fibre should I eat per day?: Most guidelines recommend 25–30 g daily; average intake in high-income countries is closer to 15 g, and almost all of the shortfall is plant foods.