Suggestions for fiber?

fat2strongbeth

I'm trying increase the amount of fiber I eat each day. Any suggestions for food? I already have a large salad for lunch most days but that doesn't seem to be enough.

kittyhasclaws

Apples
Avocados
Prunes
Raspberries
Pears
Strawberries
Beans
Peas
Artichokes
Broccoli
Almonds
Lentils

JEG2012

Bob's Red Hill makes some great high fiber cereals. Also try Alpine Valley breads, the make a great 21 grain bread that only 77 cals per slice and has 4 grams fiber, 5 grams proteins as well. Very filling! I spray 'I can't believe it's not butter' olilve oil on them, it's really good.

lilbrighteyes

Try black bean burgers (7g) - they are really good, especially with some provolone cheese, spinach and salsa. Also, I usually have peas/corn as a side for lunch (1 cup, 3g) and snacking on popcorn, special K snack bars and apples helps raise my fiber as well. If you like oatmeal, try steel cut oats (4g). I bought some from wegamans and if you add a dash of cinnamon and some fruit (I learned I prefer dried cranberries) it really improves the taste.

jpalocy77

this uncle sams cereal does it for me... its a natural laxative cereal..its not bad with a little honey...theres the nutrition in it



A 3/4 cup (55 grams) serving contains: 190 calories, 40 from fat; total fat 5 g; trans fat 0 g; cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 135 mg; potassium 250 mg; total carbohydrates 38 g; dietary fiber 10 g; soluble fiber 2 g; insoluble fiber 8 g; sugars less than 1 g.

It contains the following daily values: vitamin C 2%; calcium 4%; iron 10%; thiamin 50%; riboflavin 50%; niacin 50%; phosphorus 20%; magnesium 25%.

Ingredients: whole wheat kernels, whole flaxseed, salt, barley malt, niacin, riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin B1).

wtomsej

Hi,
I get a lot of fibre daily, but it took a while to get used to it. I like the taste of ground flax seeds. I use this in my hot almond cereal at lunch. If you eat cereal, or like some fibre in your salad, add a tablespoon of it. It has a nutty flavour. Seeds are also a good way - high in fat, but high in fibre. I like sunflower seeds or sesame seeds on my salads.

I also get a lot of fibre from berries - raspberries, strawberries, blackberries. With strawberries coming into season in the next week or two, I'm looking forward to fresh local strawberries in my break tfast fruit salad.

stargazer008

Berries
Oranges
Apples

skymel14

Personally I take fiber capsules made with psyllium husks. Since I cannot guarantee that I will get enough fiber in every meal, taking fiber capsules made with psyllium with my daily breakfast seems to do the "trick," if you know what I mean.

BeachIron

vegetables, fruit and whole grains

I get all the fiber I need by eating a few servings of fruit and vegetables along with some high fiber breads

cwolfman13

vegetables, fruit and whole grains

I get all the fiber I need by eating a few servings of fruit and vegetables along with some high fiber breads

Yup...

Also, you can check out my diary if you like...I'm generally in the 35-40 grams range.

KoRnKraZy

Psyllium husk - I add about 10 grams to my protein shake every day. It's a miracle worker!

dragoness07

15g of Chia Seeds added to cereals, joghurts, salads, etc will give you 25% of your daily fibre intake. However, as others said already fruit, vegetable and grains are great for fibre. Actually, it is very easy to get your daily intake of fibre.

BarbraP44

Practically all your fresh fruits and veggies contain fiber. Wheat cereals and oatmeal contain fiber. Why not set fiber as one of your settings on your "diary settings." That way you can determine if you are getting enough.

rml_16

I'm trying increase the amount of fiber I eat each day. Any suggestions for food? I already have a large salad for lunch most days but that doesn't seem to be enough.

Vegetables are generally not that high in fiber. Add some berries, especially raspberries and blackberries.

I make a blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, banana smoothie every day that has 16 grams of fiber. And it makes a great "dessert."

BeachGingerOnTheRocks

Smart & Delicious tortillas from La Tortilla Factory. They're in the Mexican aisle at the grocery store, usually. They have 7g of fiber per 50 calorie tortilla.

If you aren't doing it with veggies and fruits and other high fiber breads, these babies do the trick and taste really good with grilled chicken.

Oreobbenb

Fiber One cereal has 14 gms of fiber and only 60 calories per 1/2 cup serving. I like to eat it like a snack without milk.

AllonsYtotheTardis

add a tbsp of these to other foods. Most times you won't even notice it.

knot2thin

I add Chia seed, hemp seed, and ground flax to my morning smoothy for cereal. You wont know it is in there and a good source of fiber.

Ninkyou

I get FiberOne brownie bars. They have new chocolate chip cookie bars that taste pretty good. Plus they're only 90 calories.

urbliss777

Omg, thank you SO much for this. Apparently normal ppl go to the bathroom every day... I need more fiber! haha. i get apparently 8grams at most on a regular basis. I am going to buy this stuff.

meshashesha2012

avocadoes, fresh fruit, so delicious makes a coconut yogurt that's high in fiber (and it's pretty tasty to boot)

BrendaLee

If your goal is staying regular, I'd recommend adding 40g of pitted prunes to your diet every day.

ElizabethLovesFood

fiber one honey cluster cereal..the best ever

ElizabethLovesFood

Omg, thank you SO much for this. Apparently normal ppl go to the bathroom every day... I need more fiber! haha. i get apparently 8grams at most on a regular basis. I am going to buy this stuff.

actually everyone is different and has a different normal..you should go at least every 3 days

brandimacleod

Fiber One is a good source if you don't mind artificial sweeteners. All Bran is without artificial sweeteners. I actually mix All Bran Buds (they are a lot like grape nuts but huge fiber) into Greek yogurt for breakfast most days. It adds crunch to the yogurt that I really like.

baker150

Quest protein bars have 16-17g of fiber per bar! Also black beans (I eat them in a protein bar form as well), figs, dates, hummus and crackers..

ElizabethLovesFood

Fiber One is a good source if you don't mind artificial sweeteners. All Bran is without artificial sweeteners. I actually mix All Bran Buds (they are a lot like grape nuts but huge fiber) into Greek yogurt for breakfast most days. It adds crunch to the yogurt that I really like.

i actually love artificial sweetner..addicted to sweet n low..its my poison everyone has a poison

mattbell007

Vegetables are not that high in fiber? What vegetables do you eat?

I get plenty of fiber in spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, jicama, and celery. (I eat apples and berries, too.) I eat them all raw. A 40g fiber day is a low-fiber day for me.

Jicama is particularly high in fiber. If you eat a whole medium-large one, you get 60-80g of fiber right there. Not for those just starting to increase their fiber intake. It is very crunchy and slightly sweet. Like a cross between a potato and an apple. I quarter mine, peel it, and just eat it raw over the course of the morning. If you are just starting out, you'd want to eat just a small portion of one.

stefa087

1 - 2 tbsp ground flax seed in your smoothies!

hap2010

Raspberries are my go to for fiber. One cup is 8 grams of fiber. Most fiber for the calories that I have found without additives.

jess1992uga

Quest Protein Bars
Kashi Go Lean Original
Alternative Bagels (only 120 calories)
Fiber One 80-calorie chocolate cereal (or any of their cereals for that matter)
Light English Muffins
Beans
SPinach instead of lettuce in your salads
Reduced Sugar Cranberries
High Fiber Oatmeals
Shredded wheat