Suggestions for fiber?

KGill67

Sprouted grain breads are high-fiber AND high-protein; I love toast in the mornings, and appreciate the fact that I'm not just eating empty carbs. Example: Silver Hills Mac's Flax bread has 110 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein per slice.

Casilibre

Edamame & pinto beans also! They have fiber & good amount of protein, plus taste delicious! All the other foods have been mentioned above. My diary is open if you want to take a look. I get my fiber mostly just from my fruits, veggies, breads.

RM10003

Some form of oats for breakfast with either chia seeds or flax in it. Berries, as others have noted.

Beans are almost frighteningly high in fiber--I made some Tuscan white bean casserole a few months ago with Great White Northern beans and I've still got a few servings in the freezer as it sends me way over what I consider a comfortable dose of fiber for the day.

Elphaba91

Like other people, I take psyllium, however I have it through Metamucil. I have the orange flavour (can't speak for the lemon-lime but the berry one is nasty!) and mix it with carbonated water. Tastes like Fanta! So it has 3 benefits: it gives you plenty of fiber, it gets rid of any cravings for softdrink and it's very filling!

MayaSPapaya

Pretty much any kind of fruit or veggie. I try to eat snacks that have even a little fiber, because it adds up at the end of the day. Any kind of bran cereal for breakfast is also good. Also, I take a teaspoon of psyllium husk powder every morning. It adds an extra 5 grams of fiber to your day and really keeps things moving. It tastes gross, but I mix it in a water bottle with crystal light and it's bearable.

sharon_moyer

Grain bread or any kind of grain cracker.

Joehenny

Fiber one bars and cereals, quest bars. I get about 30 grams of fiber a day with EASE.

jennrox78

im really loving fresh spinach salads lately... w/ tomato and cucumber...

here's a list i found of fiber rich foods...

http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/fiberlist.html

Kristy7418

I'm going through the same problem. I only get about half my daily intake of fiber in the fruits and veggies i'm eating. I'm picking up some Fiber One ceral today. 60 calories and 14 grams of fiber in a bowl - that should take me to my daily amount. I'll eat it as one of my snacks.

MelissaL582

Oatmeal for breakfast :-)

melindasuefritz

High Fiber Foods List

High fiber foods fall into five basic categories:•Vegetables
•Whole grains
•Nuts and seeds
•Beans and legumes
•Fresh and dried fruits

MrsGriffin67

This is what I usually eat every day



90 cal
0g fat
9g fiber
5g protein

ETA - 2 oz of frozen diced potatoes and 2 oz of egg beaters cooked with Smart Balance Omega-3 oil (1 tsp) wrapped in the tortilla is less than 200 cal, 5g fat, 10g fiber and 12g protein. Makes a great breakfast that you can eat on the go!

melindasuefritz

raspberries-1 cup - 8 grams fiber
green peas cooked- 8.8

GormanGhaste

I second the Uncle Sam's cereal recommendation; it'll keep you regular!

Nuts are actually a decent source of fiber, too.

laserturkey

Being vegetarian, I eat a lot of beans and lentils, and I am usually way over on fiber. Avocados are also excellent.

melindasuefritz

black beans c ooked - 1 cup- 13.9 fiber
-bran cereal- 1 cup- 19.9 fiber
kidney beans cooked- 11.6
avacodo- med. 11.8

melindasuefritz

Grain Products:

Whole grain products are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber. Levels of fiber differ dramatically across brands and products, so make sure you always read the label and look for at least 5 grams of fiber per serving. Here are some good ideas to start off your search:
■ whole grain breads, buns, bagels, muffins
■breakfast cereals with at least 5 g of fiber per serving such as All Bran, Fiber One, Smart Bran, and Go Lean
■ Cooked cereal such as Red River and Oat Bran
■ whole-wheat pastas
■ whole grains such as barley, popcorn, corn and brown rice

melindasuefritz

Fruits:

Fruits are excellent sources of many vitamins and antioxidants, but not all fruits are high in fiber, as some of them are mostly water. Choose these ones if you would like a fiber boost:
■dried fruits such as apricots, dates, prunes and raisins
■ berries such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries
■ oranges, apple with skin, avocado, kiwi, mango and pear

Vegetables:

Like fruits, vegetables are amazing sources of many nutrients but not necessarily high in fiber. The following are known for their high fiber contents:
■ dark leafy greens such as spinach and swiss chard
■ broccoli and cauliflower
■ eggplant
■ squash
■ celery
■ green peas
■ tomatoes
■ dried peas and beans such as kidney beans, lima beans, black-eyed beans, chick peas and lentils

Nuts and Seeds:

Nuts and seeds come up just about everywhere in nutrition halls of fame, and why would fiber be an exception? Adding nuts and seeds, such as almonds, whole flaxseeds, and soy nuts to your diet is a delicious way to up your fiber intake.

The Bottom Line

Although it is important to add more fiber to your diet, make sure you don't go overboard all at once! Add fiber slowly and gradually to avoid unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, gas,and cramps.
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sw2000sw

Check how much water you consume as well; it really makes a difference.

Bec_88

ALL Bran fiber toppers (Australia) are awesome, I love to add them to shakes, yogurt, cereals, salads etc

marylorrainecox

Oatmeal is a great source. I like steel cut oats or

my new favorite is Quaker Oats Weight Control, which as whey protein added for a little more protein support. I usually add a cup of blueberries to the oats, which adds even more fiber. I have been very comfortable bathroom-wise since starting this.

Beans are great source. I love black beans.
Spinach which is in may of the Amy's lasagnas that I eat, is also a good source.
Celery with peanut-butter and dipped in flax seed is good,
almond butter mixed with flax seed (eating this before bed is great)
Apples (with the skin) dipped in peanut-butter or just plain.

Those are my favorites and they are definitely working for me.

Cockney365

I have brown rice most days, also eat a lot of spinach or recently curly kale. I try and throw vegetables into most meals, even if they are just the frozen mixed vegetables. Beans, All Bran, couscous and bulghur wheat all, er, 'increase gas production', shall we say. Dried apricots as a little snack are also helpful.

Love_Is_My_Fuel

Some really awesome idea's here..particularly the fibre capsules...I eat beans, fruits, nuts and still have trouble getting enough fibre...going to get some fibre capsules pronto!! Thanks everyone

urbliss777

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

Thank you, I bought these today. I was worried about the taste. But they taste SO good!!! I will have then daily as a snack.

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.

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

really? I thought every day at least. Well I get 8g of fiber at best every day... MFP says that its not enough... I apparently need I think 14g

BrotherBill913

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

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connie_messina

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2stepscloser

Honestly, I eat quite a few salads and veggies but what I've really found helps me meet my numbers is when I eat a Quest protein bar. It has 17g of fiber, which is a very nice supplement.

criscindymalosh

My new favorite dessert is to blend one cup of frozen blackberries and one cup of frozen raspberries together and eat it like a frozen treat. 170 calories and a whopping 16 grams of fiber!

kw85296

If you are also looking for additional protein. The Quest Protein bars are around 170 calories, most have around 20 grams of protein and 15 - 18 grams of fiber. They are also very filling.