Fiber.

GintleSpirit
GintleSpirit Posts: 16 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What's an easy way to get more fiber in my diet without eating veggies, can't stand them... except for corn, peas, beans, etc. I also want to keep calories low. I eat between 12 to 15 hundred a day.

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  • crystalewhite
    crystalewhite Posts: 422 Member
    edited March 2015
    Put fiber powder in your beverages. Raspberries also have a good amount of fiber.
    What is it about vegetables that you don't like? There are so many different varieties and so many different preparations I find it hard to believe when people say they can't stand them.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited March 2015
    There are some higher fiber breads and pitas too that aren't too high in calories. Look around and read labels - they aren't always with the regular loaves of bread (deli area a lot of the time).

    Do you like fruit? Pears have a good amount of fiber. Apples have a decent amount too. Bananas a little lower. Of course the specific amounts depend on the size/weight you get.

  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    edited March 2015
    MistaChy wrote: »
    What's an easy way to get more fiber in my diet without eating veggies, can't stand them... except for corn, peas, beans, etc. I also want to keep calories low. I eat between 12 to 15 hundred a day.

    Lucky for you, peas and beans are high fiber vegetables. And they are low calorie. Those are my chief sources of fiber.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I must post this link every day:
    http://www.webmd.com/diet/insoluble-soluble-fiber
    When you say you can't stand vegetables, you mean leafy vegetables and salads, don't you? Then have other kinds. I would suggest a bit of adventuring by picking one new vegetable a week to try.

    There's all the fruits. And the brans. And the beans and lentils. Eat the skin on your baked potato. Try chia seeds soaked in yogurt overnight.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    edited March 2015
    Pumpkin seeds! One serving has 12 g of fiber. They are delish, and they take awhile to eat, which is very satisfying.

    Edited to add: "in the shell"
  • GintleSpirit
    GintleSpirit Posts: 16 Member
    edited March 2015
    crystalewhite wrote: »
    Put fiber powder in your beverages. Raspberries also have a good amount of fiber.
    What is it about vegetables that you don't like? There are so many different varieties and so many different preparations I find it hard to believe when people say they can't stand them.

    I dont like green beans, asparagus, and green leafy veggies. Just the taste, I cant eat salad either, but I do like lettuce on a hamburger. I'm just weird I guess. The fiber powder sounds like a good idea. I dont know if squash is a veggie, cabbage, I cringe at the thought.

    AmazonMayan wrote: »
    There are some higher fiber breads and pitas too that aren't too high in calories. Look around and read labels - they aren't always with the regular loaves of bread (deli area a lot of the time).

    Do you like fruit? Pears have a good amount of fiber. Apples have a decent amount too. Bananas a little lower. Of course the specific amounts depend on the size/weight you get.

    I love pears, is it bad that I eat the canned ones in heavy syrup?

    jgnatca wrote: »
    I must post this link every day:
    http://www.webmd.com/diet/insoluble-soluble-fiber
    When you say you can't stand vegetables, you mean leafy vegetables and salads, don't you? Then have other kinds. I would suggest a bit of adventuring by picking one new vegetable a week to try.

    There's all the fruits. And the brans. And the beans and lentils. Eat the skin on your baked potato. Try chia seeds soaked in yogurt overnight.

    Thanks!
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Here's a list of high fiber foods.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

    It includes fruits, nuts & beans, and grains.
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    fiber one original cereal, chunky peanut butter or almond butter, quest bars, kashi bars, nuts, whole grain breads, black beans, dried apricots and prunes, cocoa powder has 2 grams per tablespoon.
  • beemerphile1
    beemerphile1 Posts: 1,710 Member
    Metamucil or generic equivalent.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited March 2015
    Fresh pears are generally better than heavy syrup canned ones because of calories, but if you can make a serving of canned fit into your day, then it could still work (pay attention to serving size and weigh it). A fresh, ripe pear is so sweet. If it's not sweet enough for you like that, try baking it. slice in half long way, scoop out the core, sprinkle with some sugar and bake until it's soft. Will be sweet and less calories than heavy syrup. If you have a trader joe's near you, that's where I find the best prices on fresh pears and apples.
  • crystalewhite
    crystalewhite Posts: 422 Member
    I am just the opposite with lettuce, I love salads but hate it on burgers and sandwiches. It gets all warm and slimey.
    What are your thoughts on broccoli and cauliflower? I'm not the biggest fan of them raw, but they are out of this world roasted. I just add a little olive oil so salt and seasonings will stick to it and roast at 425 until browned.
  • GintleSpirit
    GintleSpirit Posts: 16 Member
    crystalewhite wrote: »
    I am just the opposite with lettuce, I love salads but hate it on burgers and sandwiches. It gets all warm and slimey.
    What are your thoughts on broccoli and cauliflower? I'm not the biggest fan of them raw, but they are out of this world roasted. I just add a little olive oil so salt and seasonings will stick to it and roast at 425 until browned.

    I like crunchy taco lettuce on a burger. My thoughts? emmmm I'm allergic to broccoli and cauliflower. :)
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