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Diet Starter Kit - Eating for IBS, First Year IBS, Tummy Fiber Acacia

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Help for All IBS Symptoms Plus Answers to IBS questions

Kit includes a generous supply of Heather's Tummy Fiber for the dietary management of IBS symptoms, particularly diarrhea, constipation, alternating bowel motility, and pain, plus Eating for IBS and First Year: IBS. The Tummy Fiber must be used twice daily, staring at a low dose and increasing gradually until bowel motility stabilizes, and then continued daily on that maintenance dose. Eating for IBS has detailed dietary information and 175 delicious recipes, for addressing multiple IBS symptoms. The First Year: IBS offers a comprehensive and sympathetic approach to managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome whether you're newly diagnosed or have been struggling for years.

Heather's Tummy Fiber is a medical food for the dietary management of IBS symptoms. Acacia senegal is a natural (not synthetic) whole food soluble fiber with a clinically proven prebiotic effect. Studies have shown that soluble fiber, as part of the diet, helps regulate bowel motility (alleviating both diarrhea and constipation), and relieves abdominal pain from IBS.

Acacia senegal's prebiotic effect stimulates the growth of healthy gut flora for ideal bowel stability, which can reduce bloating, gas, and bowel irregularities from IBS.

Heather's Tummy Fiber is unique, because it has a good gastrointestinal tolerance and a proven significantly bifidogenic effect. It is formulated specifically for the dietary management of IBS and improved bowel stability


Eating for IBS confirms what every IBS sufferer instinctively knows: that diet plays a direct role in gut function, and that the abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating from bowel disorders can be directly controlled through diet. This is true not just for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but also for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, plus diverticulosis and diverticulitis. The Eating for IBS diet can make the difference between living a normal, happy, outgoing life versus spending every day stuck in the bathroom enduring pain, bowel dysfunction, and misery.

Contrary to what many believe, eating for IBS and IBD does not mean deprivation, never going to restaurants, boring food, or a limited and therefore unhealthy diet. It does mean learning to eat safely by realizing how different foods physically affect the GI tract, and how foods can help or hurt both diarrhea AND constipation, as well as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and nausea. Foods can either prevent or trigger IBS or IBD symptoms.

For example:

* There are two kinds of fiber...one soothes the colon and regulates gut function but the other can cause severe attacks

* Dairy is a common trigger...even in people who are not lactose intolerant

* Peppermint, chamomile, and fennel can prevent pain, spasms, and bloating better than some drugs

* Bland foods are not automatically safe foods

In Eating for IBS, Heather Van Vorous, who has suffered from IBS since age 9 and gradually learned to control her symptoms through dietary modifications, offers sympathetic information tailored specifically to the needs of IBS and IBD sufferers. She provides a comprehensive overview of IBS, explicit eating and cooking strategies, travel and restaurant advice, daily menus, supermarket ideas, and 175 delicious recipes. How delicious? Eating for IBS was a finalist for the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Health and Special Diet Award - also known as the "Julia Child" award.

IBS and IBD sufferers will be thrilled to discover that they can enjoy traditional homestyle cooking, ethnic foods, rich desserts, snacks, and party foods - and don't have to cook unusual or special meals for themselves while their families follow a "normal" diet. Eating for IBS will forever revolutionize the way people with bowel dysfunction eat - and live.

People with Irritable Bowel Syndrome desperately want to eat without fear. This groundbreaking book tells IBS sufferers exactly what they need to know to relieve diarrhea and/or constipation NOW, and how to maintain stability by preventing symptoms in the future. Eating for IBS is the first and only work written by an author with IBS, with the express goal of helping others who suffer from the same disorder.

It offers sympathetic suggestions based on first-hand experience as well as nutritional and medical research, comprehensive eating and cooking guidelines, travel and restaurant advice, supermarket ideas, and gourmet recipes - all tailored specifically to the needs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

In addition, the IBS dietary guidelines can aid diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain from bowel dysfunction related to Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, or IBD), diverticulosis, diverticulitis, enteritis, and fibromyalgia.

The First Year: IBS incorporates suggestions, concerns, and personal stories from many Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers, and includes in-depth diagnostic and medical information for IBS treatments, drugs, and research. Chapters provide extensive suggestions for using supplements and herbs to prevent symptoms, as well as innovative and successful IBS stress management techniques. There are empathetic strategies for dealing with friends and family members, and detailed travel and socializing coping techniques.

The First Year: IBS includes a thorough IBS dietary chapter with sample recipes. Other chapters provide effective alternative therapies for a spastic colon, including acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and yoga, as well as IBS support group resources.

There are also special sections throughout the book just for children with IBS and their parents. These chapters draw extensively from the author's own perspectives, experiences, and memories from childhood, and address the unique concerns that children with IBS often face. The First Year: IBS offers a comprehensive and sympathetic approach to managing irritable bowel syndrome (whether you're newly diagnosed or have been struggling for years), by an author who has dealt with the disorder since childhood and prevailed.

Whether you suffer from constipation, diarrhea, alternating bowel dysfunction, pain, bloating, gas, or nausea, this essential guide gives you the information you need to take control of your symptoms today.

An easy-to-follow daily/weekly/monthly calendar structure teaches you about the physical pathology behind IBS while giving a multitude of ways to successfully live with it, with a constant focus on symptom prevention.

  • Help for All IBS Symptoms Plus Answers to IBS questions
  • Includes 3 items:
    • Heather's Tummy Fiber Stick Packs
    • Eating for IBS
    • First Year: IBS

    Heather's Tummy Fiber Acacia
    • Relieves IBS constipation AND diarrhea
    • Size: 2 boxes, 25 sticks/box, 2.2 oz/box
    • Ingredient: pure organic acacia powder
    • Slowly fermenting prebiotic effect
    • Increases good gut flora
    • 100% acacia senegal
    • Never low grade acacia seyal
    • USDA organic, CRC kosher
    • 100% soluble fiber, NO insoluble fiber
    • No gluten, FODMAPS, additives, fillers
    • No fructans, galactans, polyols, fructose, lactose
    • No FOS or inulin, nothing synthetic
    • No GMOs (genetically modified organisms)
    • No sugar, salt, artificial sweeteners, citric acid, oxalates, or yeast
    • Tasteless, non-thickening, grit-free
    • Add to cup, then add liquid
    • Or, add to moist foods
    • Start with a low dose
    • Increase gradually
    • Take twice daily
    • For Improved Bowel Stability

    Heather's Tummy Fiber is the only soluble fiber supplement specifically formulated for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It's a medical food for the dietary management of IBS symptoms. Acacia senegal is a natural (not synthetic) whole food 100% soluble fiber with a clinically proven prebiotic effect. Studies have shown that soluble fiber, as part of the diet, helps regulate bowel motility (alleviating both diarrhea and constipation), and relieves abdominal pain from IBS.

    Heather's Tummy Fiber also:

    * Increases good gut flora - it's a prebiotic, and significantly bifidogenic
    * Has excellent gastrointestinal tolerance, will not cause bloating and gas
    * Slows down colonic fermentation (actively decreasing gas and bloating)
    * Is completely safe and healthy for daily, lifelong use
    * Is safe for use in children

    Soluble fiber is key to preventing the abdominal spasms and bowel dysfunction of IBS. Soluble fiber works by regulating bowel motility from either extreme, and modulating water content in the bowel to form a stabilizing gel that relieves cramping and prevents both IBS diarrhea and constipation.

    Heather's Tummy Fiber is a slowly fermenting prebiotic soluble fiber that has no FODMAPS (poorly digested short chain carbohydrates). Acacia senegal's prebiotic effect stimulates the growth of healthy gut flora for ideal bowel stability, which can reduce bloating, gas, and bowel irregularities from IBS.

    Heather's Tummy Fiber is unique, because it is formulated specifically for the dietary management of IBS.



    Eating for IBS
  • Comprehensive diet & recipes for all symptoms
  • Author: Heather Van Vorous
  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • ISBN-13: 978-1569246009
  • Explicit IBS diet information
  • 175 great recipes
  • Addresses multiple IBS symptoms
  • Calms the gut
  • Teaches tasty substitutions, never deprivation
  • Safe foods vs trigger foods
  • Soluble vs insoluble fiber
  • How to eat & cook for IBS
  • Restaurant advice & travel
  • Fast & easy meals, plus full menus
  • By the author of First Year: IBS & Heather Cooks!
  • Finalist for the IACP Julia Child Cookbook Award
  • Library Journal's Cookbook Bestseller List
  • Excerpts & recipes licensed by Novartis Pharma
  • Excerpted by physicians & dietitians worldwide
  • By an author with IBS, for everyone with IBS!


  • First Year: IBS
  • Everything about IBS, for all symptoms & ages
  • Author: Heather Van Vorous
  • Paperback: 242 pages
  • ISBN-13: 978-1569245477
  • By the author of Eating for IBS & Heather Cooks!
  • 5 key treatment categories for adults & children
  • Everything you need to know right now
  • Addresses multiple IBS symptoms
  • Comprehensive diagnostic information
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly strategies to stop IBS
  • For newly diagnosed and lifelong sufferers
  • Great critic reviews from Library Journal & Publishers Weekly
  • Excerpted by physicians & dietitians worldwide
  • Endorsed by UK Register of IBS Hypnotherapists
  • Recommended by UNC Center for GI Motility Disorders
  • By an author with IBS, for everyone with IBS!



Heather's Tummy Fiber Directions
  • Start with a low dose twice daily
  • Increase gradually
  • Keep increasing until symptoms stabilize

Start with 1/2 level teaspoon, twice daily. Just stir into moist foods with breakfast and dinner. Or, add to an empty cup, then stir with a fork as you gradually add room temperature liquid. Let rest for a minute, then stir again to completely dissolve.

Does not dissolve well in boiling hot or ice cold liquids, but once fiber is liquified you can boil or chill beverage. Or, stir into any moist food.

Gradually increase your dose. Add an extra 1/2 teaspoon every 3-5 days and keep increasing until symptoms stabilize.

Diarrhea can resolve fairly quickly as you gradually increase your dose. Average final diarrhea dose is 1-2 tablespoons per day. Constipation, if chronic and severe, may take several weeks and require a gradual increase to the higher dose range of 4-5 tablespoons per day.

Daily Dosages Adults 12 Years & Older:

On average, symptoms stabilize at a final dose range of 4 to 18 grams (2 teaspoons to 3 tablespoons) per day total, divided into two separate doses. You may need more or less. Max daily dose is 30 grams (5 tablespoons).

Cooking: Add 1 tbsp per cup of liquid, whisk.

Baking: Add 1 tbsp per cup of flour, whisk.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2.5 g (about one level teaspoon)
Servings Per Container: 25
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 10
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Sodium 0 g 0%
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 9%
Soluble Fiber 2 g
Protein 0 g 0%
Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium or iron.
* Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cautions: For use under a physician's supervision. Keep out of the reach of children. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. Under 12 years old consult your physician. Use within 12 months of opening. Store airtight in a cool, dry place. Organic product. Color variations are normal.

Acacia Senegal Tummy Fiber Powder FAQ

What Makes Heather's Tummy Fiber So Special for IBS?

IBS Relief That Works From Both Ends — Literally.

Over 1 MILLION pouches sold and 1,900+ glowing reviews can’t be wrong. Heather’s Tummy Fiber isn’t just “fiber” — it’s a clinically‑proven, gut‑stabilizing breakthrough designed specifically for people with IBS.

If diarrhea, constipation, pain, bloating, or unpredictable flare‑ups are running your life… this is for you.

Why Tummy Fiber Works When Others Fail

  • 100% Organic Acacia Senegal — the purest, most effective soluble fiber in the world. No fillers. No additives. Just results.
  • Dual‑Action Relief — regulates bowel motility to calm diarrhea and relieve constipation.
  • Slowly Fermenting Prebiotic — feeds good gut bacteria without the gas, bloating, and discomfort other fibers can cause.
  • Low‑FODMAP & Gluten‑Free — safe for sensitive stomachs and IBS diets.
  • Safe for Daily Use — non‑habit‑forming, stimulant‑free, and gentle enough for children.

Clinically Backed. IBS‑Focused. Life‑Changing.

📊 Clinical research shows soluble fiber like Acacia Senegal can:

  • Normalize bowel movements
  • Relieve IBS abdominal pain and cramping
  • Improve both diarrhea and constipation

💬 Customers call Heather’s Tummy Fiber “a lifesaver,” “the only thing that works,” and “the product that finally gave me my life back.”

What You’ll Feel

  • Diarrhea? Under control.
  • Constipation? Eased away.
  • Cramps? Calmed.
  • Bloating? Gone.
  • Pain? Relieved.

Every spoonful is a steady release of comfort, keeping your gut calm and your day on track.

The Heather’s Tummy Care Promise

  • 💚 100% Happiness Guarantee — Lifetime returns, no questions asked.
  • 💚 Free Shipping on orders over $44.
  • 💚 Trusted by over 1 million customers and recommended by IBS sufferers worldwide.

Who It’s For

  • IBS with diarrhea ✅
  • IBS with constipation ✅
  • IBS‑mixed ✅
  • Sensitive digestion ✅
  • Low‑FODMAP diets ✅

Bottom Line:

This is the fiber supplement for IBS relief — not a generic psyllium powder, not a “bulk laxative,” and not a guess‑and‑hope remedy. Heather’s Tummy Fiber is engineered to stabilize, soothe, and protect your gut — day after day.

If you’re ready to stop planning your life around your IBS symptoms… this is where you start.


What is Heather’s Tummy Fiber for IBS?

Natural Relief for Diarrhea, Constipation, Pain & Cramping

Heather’s Tummy Fiber is a 100% Acacia Senegal powder — a pure, water‑soluble fiber harvested from the Acacia Senegal tree.

It is the highest grade available, whole‑food, and plant‑based. Acacia Senegal has been used for digestive health since the time of the Egyptian pharaohs.

Heather’s Tummy Fiber is classified as a medical food for the dietary management of IBS symptoms.

How Does Acacia Senegal Help IBS?

Acacia Senegal gently regulates bowel motility. It dissolves in water to form a soft gel in the colon, which:

  • Absorbs excess fluid to stop diarrhea
  • Softens hard stools to relieve constipation
  • Normalizes muscle contractions to prevent pain, spasms, and cramps

What Are the Main Benefits?

  • Natural motility regulation – works for both diarrhea and constipation
  • Prebiotic effect – feeds healthy gut bacteria
  • Reduces gas & bloating – slowly fermenting, low‑FODMAP fiber
  • Pain relief – stabilizes contractions to prevent cramping
  • Safe for daily use – no stimulants, no dependency risk

Why Is Acacia Senegal Better Than Other Fibers?

  • 100% soluble fiber – no insoluble fiber to irritate the gut
  • Slow fermentation – minimizes bloating and discomfort
  • Excellent gastrointestinal tolerance – gentle on sensitive stomachs
  • Gluten‑free & low‑FODMAP – safe for IBS diets

Is Heather’s Tummy Fiber a Drug or Laxative?

No. It is not a drug, not a laxative, and not an anti‑diarrheal.

It’s a natural, slowly fermenting soluble fiber that works the same way as fiber from food — just in a concentrated, pure form.

How Does It Maintain Long‑Term Stability?

Once your symptoms are under control, daily use helps:

  • Keep bowel movements regular
  • Prevent IBS flare‑ups
  • Maintain smooth, comfortable digestion day‑to‑day

Is It Safe for Children and Long‑Term Use?

Yes. Heather’s Tummy Fiber is:

  • Safe for all ages
  • Non‑habit‑forming
  • Free from GI irritants and stimulants
  • Suitable for lifelong daily use

100% Acacia Senegal – highest quality

Medical food for IBS – clinically backed benefits

Daily digestive stability – gentle, effective, natural relief


Why is Acacia Senegal Special?

It's a Slowly Fermenting Prebiotic

Clinical studies have also shown that Heather's Tummy Fiber Supplement, made from Acacia Senegal, has unique benefits over other soluble fiber sources.

In the large intestine, Acacia Senegal fiber stimulates the development of bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria, which leads to the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These SCFAs play numerous beneficial roles in the physiology of the human body.

Additionally, daily consumption of Acacia Senegal fiber at doses below 15 grams/day has been shown to avoid the gas, bloating, and cramping often associated with other soluble fiber supplements.


How Much Water Do I Have to Add to Tummy Fiber?

As much or as little as you like! There is no minimum amount of water required to mix Heather's Tummy Fiber.

You can use just enough water to liquefy it, or you can use a whole glass. Both options are equally effective.

As long as there is sufficient water in your gut, the soluble fiber will work properly.

Heather's Tummy Fiber has no viscosity, so there is no choking risk at all. This means you are not required to drink a large glass of liquid with it—unless you prefer to.

You only need to use however much (or little) water it takes to dissolve the powder. Alternatively, you can simply sprinkle the fiber on moist foods instead of mixing it into a drink.

Because the fiber does not thicken in liquids, it cannot coat your throat, and therefore does not pose a choking hazard.

Add the fiber to an empty cup and then add just enough water to liquefy it - just like dissolving cornstarch - to prevent clumps.

Once liquefied, you can drink it right away or fill the rest of the cup with more liquid if you prefer. You can also cook with it or add it to soft, moist foods like applesauce or oatmeal.

How is Tummy Fiber Better than Other Fiber Supplements?

Heather's Tummy Fiber is very different from high-viscosity fibers like psyllium and methylcellulose. Those fibers require a large glass of water to prevent choking and must be consumed quickly before they thicken.

With Heather’s Tummy Fiber, there is no such concern. It stays smooth in liquids, offers flexible dosing, and poses no choking risk—making it safe, easy, and effective for daily IBS management.

Plus Tummy Fiber Acacia Senegal is a slowly fermenting prebiotic that is unrelated to the rapidly fermenting prebiotic FODMAP fiber supplements


If I Take Other Supplements and Medications, When Do I Take the Tummy Fiber?

Here's how to easily schedule your Tummy Fiber with meals, supplements and medications:

Treat your fiber like food. The easiest and most effective way to take Heather's Tummy Fiber is by adding it directly to your meals — ideally at breakfast and dinner. This gives your digestive system 24/7 IBS symptom coverage.

Once you combine fiber with your meals, the only remaining concern is supplements and medications that must be taken on an empty stomach. Simply schedule those around your meals and fiber intake.

Heather’s Tummy Fiber will not interfere with nutrients in food and will not interfere with medications or supplements that can be taken with food.

For medications or supplements that require an empty stomach, the rule of thumb is to take them one hour before meals or two hours after you eat food or your fiber.


Can I Mix Tummy Fiber into Foods or Drinks in Advance?

Yes, you can! Heather’s Tummy Fiber is completely inert and stable, which means you can’t damage it, and it will not go bad. It is unaffected by heat, cold, or time.

You can safely add the fiber to any food or drink— whether you're cooking, baking, or mixing it into a bottle of water. Add it to your meals, beverages, or recipes as far in advance as you like.

The fiber will not mold, mildew, spoil, or lose its effectiveness. Whether it’s refrigerated, frozen, boiled, baked, or microwaved, the Tummy Fiber will stay fresh, effective, and it will work regardless..

The fiber is impervious. The food or drink you add it to will eventually go bad, but the fiber itself won’t. So prepare it ahead of time without worry.

This flexibility makes Heather’s Tummy Fiber ideal for meal prepping, cooking, or on-the-go use, supporting your IBS management routine with zero hassle.


Can Tummy Fiber Make IBS Symptoms Worse Before It Makes Them Better?

No. Tummy Fiber is 100% Acacia Senegal, which is a 100% soluble fiber.

Soluble fiber cannot cause or worsen diarrhea or constipation, or flip one to the other.

But it also won't help you until there is enough of it in your gut 24/7 to regulate motility.

In the meantime, everything that is impacting your gut will keep impacting it.

It's a process to work up your dose, and you are still on a very low end.

Details:

There are two kinds of fiber, insoluble and soluble.

Insoluble is a stimulant and can set off IBS symptoms, and if you have strictures, it can cause intestinal blockages.

The Tummy Fiber is pure soluble fiber so it won’t do that – it can't.

It’s not a stimulant, it’s a bowel motility regulator.

It can’t cause blockages, diarrhea, or constipation, but it also will not help you until you gradually work up to enough of it in your gut, 24/7, to regulate motility.

In the meantime, everything else will keep impacting your gut and you will likely keep fluctuating day to day.

The Tummy Fiber is 100% soluble fiber, it can’t make anything worse, but it also will not help you with just the first dose or two, or first few days or two.

For constipation, it likely won’t help the first week or two either.

This is because you are starting at a low dose that won’t do anything at all — it is just to get your gut used to more fiber gradually.

All fibers are indigestible, so you always want to increase fiber slowly and steadily.

Do not skip doses.

Do not jump your dose up and then down and then up and then down.

Do not skip days – none of this will work.

This is a process. It can’t be erratic. It takes some time and patience, and you have to follow the process consistently, day in and day out, or soluble fiber will not do what you want it to do.

You need to start with just ½ teaspoon twice daily and then gradually increase.

Add an extra ½ teaspoon to just one of your doses, every 3–4 days.

So add an extra ½ teaspoon to your morning dose, wait 3–4 days, and then add an extra ½ teaspoon to your evening dose.

Wait 3–4 days, and then increase your morning dose again, etc.

You’ll keep following that pattern and gradually work up to the dose your gut needs for normal motility.

A rough average final dose for diarrhea is 1–3 tablespoons per day total.

For alternating diarrhea/constipation, probably 2–3 tablespoons per day total.

For constipation, a likely 3–5 tablespoons per day total.

That shows you the huge dose range, and also how far you will likely have to increase from the starting dose of just ½ teaspoon twice a day.

The fiber cannot make anything worse, but again, until you gradually work up to enough of it in your gut, it won’t help you either.

It has to reach the point where it can control your bowel motility.

You just will not have enough of it in your gut to affect you at all until you have worked your way far enough into the process.

I will tell you candidly — it will probably take you a few months to work up to the dose you would need to resolve chronic constipation.

In the meantime, you’ll still have symptoms, and you may need to use laxatives if you’re already doing that.

You should see improvements kick in as you gradually get your dose up around 3 tablespoons per day total.

Then you’d keep gradually increasing until you feel stable day in and day out.

You can’t just jump to this dose though – fiber does not work that way. I wish it did!

But you have to gradually get your gut used to more fiber, and then reach the point you need for motility regulation.

Once you hit that, you stay at whatever that dose is, morning and evening, as soluble fiber literally only works when it is physically present in your gut.


Does Acacia Senegal Work as Well for Constipation as for Diarrhea?

Yes, it does — but Acacia is not a laxative or a drug. It can work wonders for constipation, but it is not an overnight solution.

The way you take Acacia makes a big difference, and it’s worth the time and effort to do it right.

Ways to NOT Get Results
  • Taking Acacia at a low dose for just a few days, then giving up because there’s no change
  • Going from zero to the maximum dose in one week, then quitting because it “doesn’t work” and causes bloating or gas
  • Starting Acacia at the same time you suddenly stop laxatives, enemas, or colon cleanses — leading to worse constipation
The Cardinal Rule

Start at a low dose (½ level measuring teaspoon twice daily) and increase gradually. Constipation typically requires a much higher daily dose than diarrhea, and it can take weeks or even months to work up to the dose you need.

Acacia is not a stimulant and will not give “overnight relief.” A low dose for a few days will not resolve constipation — the first step is simply getting your gut accustomed to more fiber.

Why Slow and Steady Wins the Constipation Battle

Racing up to a high dose too quickly can overload your bowel, causing bloating and gas. If you have IBS, your GI tract and gastrocolic reflex are hyper‑reactive, so your goal is to keep them stable and calm.

Think of it like training for a marathon — you can’t sprint from the start without rest. Gradual increases allow your gut to adjust and encourage normal motility over time.

Transitioning Off Laxatives

If you’ve been using laxatives or other motility stimulants (such as senna, cascara, aloe, enemas, or colon cleanses), your bowel may be dependent on them. Stopping suddenly can worsen constipation, even without Acacia Fiber.

Instead:

  • Continue your usual laxative dose while starting Acacia
  • Gradually increase Acacia until you reach 2–3 tablespoons daily
  • Then slowly decrease your laxative dose while continuing to increase Acacia
  • Take each step slowly to ensure success
  • See here for full details on transitioning off laxatives...
Patience Pays Off

For many people, transitioning from laxatives to Acacia takes 1–6 months, depending on bowel dependency. IBS is typically a lifelong condition, so investing a few months for a significant improvement is worthwhile.

With consistent, gradual increases, Acacia can help restore and maintain normal bowel motility for the long term.


Does It Matter How or When I Take the Fiber, With or Without Food, Time of Day?

Nope! What matters most is that you find a schedule that works for you.

It does not matter to your gut whether you take the fiber with food, without food, between meals, or right along with them. As long as the fiber is physically in your gut, it will help regulate motility.

The key is to start at a low dose twice daily and gradually work up until you reach the dose your gut needs for normal motility.

Your goal is to keep fiber in your gut 24/7, because it only works while it’s physically present in your digestive system.

The specific timing—whether with or between meals—is entirely up to you. Consistency is far more important than timing.


How do I use Tummy Fiber Acacia Senegal?

How to Start and Increase Your Tummy Fiber Acacia Dose

Begin with 1/2 level teaspoon twice a day (a daily total of 1 teaspoon).

Every 3–4 days, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon to one of your daily doses. Alternate which dose you increase so that you are going slow and steady.

Do not increase your dose too much or too quickly — your gut needs time to adjust to any fiber increase.

All fibers are indigestible, so suddenly or drastically increasing your dose can cause bloating and gas.

Keep stepping up your dose every 3–4 days until you gradually reach the amount that resolves your constipation and/or diarrhea.

General Guidelines
  • Everyone: start low, increase gradually, keep increasing till stable
  • Constipation: usually resolves at 3–5 tablespoons/day
  • Diarrhea: typically resolves at 1–3 tablespoons/day
  • If symptoms resolve at a lower dose, stay there
  • If you need more than the average dose, continue to increase gradually
  • Maximum daily dose: typically 5 tablespoons/day
Maintenance Dose

The maintenance dose varies for each person depending on specific symptoms.

How to Take Tummy Fiber

The fiber will work regardless of how you take it:

  • Added to plain water
  • Sprinkled over moist foods
  • Added to cooked foods
  • On an empty stomach or with food

For best results, take the fiber right before or during a meal to help keep your gastrocolic reflex calm after eating.


How Does Tummy Fiber Work to Prevent IBS Pain, Constipation, AND Diarrhea?

How Soluble Fiber Acacia Senegal Helps IBS Diarrhea

The "soluble" in soluble fiber means that it dissolves in water (though it is not digested). This allows it to absorb excess liquid in the colon, preventing diarrhea by forming a thick gel and adding a great deal of bulk as it passes intact through the gut.

This gel (as opposed to a watery liquid) also keeps the gastrointestinal muscles stretched gently around a full colon, giving those muscles something to easily "grip" during peristaltic contractions. This prevents the rapid transit time and explosive bowel movements that are common with diarrhea.

How Soluble Fiber Helps IBS Constipation

By the same token, the full, gel-filled colon (as opposed to one clenched tightly around dry, hard, impacted stools) provides the same "grip" during the muscle waves of constipation.

This allows for an easier and faster transit time, and the passage of the thick wet gel also effectively relieves constipation by softening and pushing through impacted fecal matter.

If you can mentally picture your colon as a tube that is squeezing through matter via regular waves of contractions, it's easy to see how a colon filled with soluble fiber gel is beneficial for both sides of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome coin—diarrhea and constipation.

How Soluble Fiber Helps IBS Pain and Cramping

As a glorious bonus, normalizing the contractions of the colon triggered by your gastrocolic reflex—whether they are too fast or too slow—helps prevent the violent and irregular spasms that cause lower abdominal cramping pain, a hallmark of IBS.

Heather's Tummy Fiber: Daily IBS Support with Added Benefits

Best of all, Heather's Tummy Fiber Supplement can be taken daily and indefinitely with no harmful side effects or risk of addiction.

In fact, soluble fiber has health benefits far beyond managing IBS. It has been shown to:

  • Lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol
  • Reduce the risk of heart disease
  • Minimize colon cancer risks
  • Slow the absorption of fats and carbohydrates, improving glycemic control
  • Prevent the formation of free radicals
  • Help manage diabetes

How Much Tummy Fiber Acacia Senegal Should I Take? How Often? When?

If you’re new to soluble fiber supplements, start with a low dose of Acacia — ½ level teaspoon twice daily. This means a level measuring/baking teaspoon, not a utensil teaspoon used for stirring or eating. A utensil teaspoon is much larger, and a level teaspoon is about half of a rounded teaspoon.

Gradually increase your dose over time. You can work up to a maximum of about 5 tablespoons daily (measuring/baking tablespoons), divided into two or more doses. You don’t have to reach the maximum; if you stabilize at a lower dose, that’s fine.

Dosage Increase Tips

  • Raise your dose by ½–1 teaspoon at a time
  • Increase every few days or weekly
  • Go slow — sudden increases can cause bloating or gas
  • Constipation may take weeks to resolve, especially if chronic
  • Diarrhea and spasms may improve within days as you increase

Aim for 15–25 grams daily (about 2–4 tablespoons), divided into two or more doses, to keep your gut filled with soluble fiber around the clock. This helps prevent bowel dysfunction and abdominal pain before they start.

Best Times to Take Tummy Fiber

While it works at any time, many find it helpful to take Acacia:

  • On an empty stomach, first thing in the morning
  • Before meals as a “buffer” to calm the gastrocolic reflex
  • Before eating restaurant meals or high‑fat/insoluble fiber foods
  • Before bed, if mornings are your worst IBS time

Clinical studies show Acacia increases beneficial gut flora, which helps reduce bloating and gas. It also has excellent gastrointestinal tolerance, meaning it’s less likely to cause discomfort compared to psyllium or inulin.

I’ve Been Stable, But Now I’m Flaring – How Do I Adjust My Dose?

Sometimes, diet changes, stress, or new medications can trigger IBS symptoms, even if you’ve been stable. If your usual dose no longer works, gradually increase your fiber intake until you stabilize again.

Add an extra ½ teaspoon every 3–4 days until symptoms resolve. The new higher amount becomes your maintenance dose going forward.

Is Tummy Fiber Acacia Senegal High Carb? Will It Make Me Gain Weight? Can I Take It If I’m Diabetic?

No — Heather’s Tummy Fiber offers all the benefits of soluble fiber without carbohydrates or calories your body can absorb.

While the FDA requires soluble gums like Acacia to be labeled as 4 calories per gram, they are not digested and do not contribute calories in practice.

Benefits for Diabetes, PCOS, and Weight Management

  • Slows carbohydrate absorption to improve blood sugar control
  • Lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, reducing heart disease risk
  • Helps stabilize blood sugar in PCOS
  • Supports healthy weight management

What Does Raw Acacia Senegal Look Like? How Is It Made Into Tummy Fiber?

Heather’s Tummy Fiber comes from the all‑natural gum of the Acacia Senegal tree. The raw gum appears as gold or amber crystal‑like pieces collected from the tree’s exterior.

Processing steps:

  • Dissolved in water
  • Filtered and sterilized
  • Gently dried on heated surfaces to evaporate water
  • What's left is the fine white powder

No chemicals, bleaching, or hydrolyzing are ever used. Natural variations in grain size or color are normal.

What’s the Easiest Way to Dissolve Tummy Fiber?

  • Stir directly into moist foods instead of liquids
  • If using liquids, choose cool or lukewarm temperatures
  • Add fiber to an empty cup, mix with just enough liquid to dissolve, then add more liquid
  • Stir with a fork, not a spoon
  • Let sit for 60 seconds after stirring, then stir again to remove lumps
  • Sprinkle gradually on moist foods while mixing
  • Add to smoothies in the blender

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