@peterose I think , for me, the fiber helps keep things moving better on a day to day basis. Fresh fruit especially is easy for me to digest. Cooked veggies work best but I do like to have a salad once or twice a week. If I’m feeling sluggish I have a day of soft foods, oatmeal with a chopped apple cooked in and veggie soup for dinner so everything is cooked thoroughly and soft. Btw, I have been a vegetarian for 47 years, since I was 20, so maybe that’s why I have a higher tolerance for vegetable fiber? I do definitely eat smaller portions than I used to do.