If you are adding fiber to your diet make sure that you add it slowly and increase your water intake. If you increase your fiber intake too quickly it may result in gas and stomach pains. In order to add fiber without gas just increase the amount of dietary fiber you eat daily by a few grams until you reach your recommended amount. Start slow, don’t go from 10 to 35 grams of fiber in one day. It is important that you give your intestinal system time to adjust, and adding too much fiber too quickly can cause discomfort/gas. It is important to drink more water when you add fiber to your diet because if you don’t, the fiber will act as a sponge and absorb the water in your body. This, in turn, can cause constipation, dehydration and bloating.