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Delicious Ways to Boost Fiber Intake
It's Easier (and Tastier) Than You Think!
101 Comments
DASYSMITH1
4/22/2013 8:50:07 AM
I have some information for all I have read that there are four different groups from where high fiber foods generate. These groups are divided into vegetables, fruits, grains and seeds, and legumes.And all the related details are given here:
If you eat that fruit and oats together, all that fiber together at once plus pour milk on the acidic fruit, you are going to feel sick and miserable in a hurry!
I don't eat wheat or grains so always worry about not getting enough fibre in. But I do have 2 T of flaxseed every single morning, a massive salad for lunch and lots of broccoli for dinner. I don't track it, but I'm sure I'm around the right number. Not had any problems/symptoms of lack of fibre so far anyway...
I hardly ever go under 40g Fibre daily - and it isn't uncommon to be 50+ g. I NEED to do this because otherwise I suffer considerably. It was a lot harder when I was on a lower calorie intake, but my Dietitian put me onto Benefiber and that helped a lot. If the nutrition label doesn't include fibre, I contact the manufacturers and ask them, stating for medical reasons. They are generally extremely helpful. If I don't get the answer, I don't eat it!
I"ve always had a good fiber count, but now that I'm down to eating 1250-1500 calories per day, I find I come up short! I've had to review the links on this page and find out how to keep it higher--mostly more fruits and veggies. Apples-Oats-Avocado! Getting closer in these farmer's market days.
50GAGURL
8/9/2011 9:20:55 PM
I make my own whole grain breads, cook brown and wild rice in advance and freeze serving portions. I also add 2 T of ground flax seed to something every day, smoothies, cereal, sauces, etc. Really enjoyed this article as I believe in getting my fiber naturally and not from a supplement.
I generally get sufficient fiber. I eat whole grain bread or crackers, a raw dinner size salad daily with veggies, seeds and or nuts, and fruit. I even add flax seeds into my homemade dressing. When cooking soups, I add lots of vegetables including beans.
If you aren't getting enough, try adding flax seeds and wheat germ to your morning cereal by cooking barley instead of oatmeal along with berries, applesauce, raisins & cinnamon. Now sweet enough still? Add a mashed very ripe banana and skip the sweetner. Yum!
I eat boatloads of fruits and veggies, and it's still an issue. Can't seem to get enough. I don't eat much bread so substituting won't do it. Guess I'll have to add beans.
FRANGETWELL1
7/22/2011 1:30:16 PM
Thank you so much for this much needed infomation, very helpful information
I don't have much trouble with getting soluble fiber (the softer stuff you get from fruits and veggies) but I really hate most of the things that have the insoluble kind (whole grains). I should probablly look into just taking a bran supplement.
This issue has been an ongoing issue for me.(for years) Medications I rely on are very constipating & I will utilize the tips in this article TO THE MAX. I thank you & so do my BOWELS!!
If people only ate when they felt true hunger, few of us would struggle with our weight. So why (and where) are we eating so much, and what can we do about it? Start here.
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