High Fiber Diet

Sandray555
Sandray555 Posts: 1 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I am new here. I was in the hospital last month because I had a diverticulitis attack. I lost 16lbs, but is was because I was I'll. I am changing the way I eat, because I do NOT want to have surgery on my colon. I am now trying to eat food rich in fiber. Broccoli bothers my stomach.
I am eating salads, Hummus, chick peas and quinoa.
Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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  • tnm7760
    tnm7760 Posts: 109 Member
    Lentils and beans. I love refrigeration beans, black beans, kidney beans, etc. I make them Mexican style--like refried, in Italian soups, Chili, white chili, add them to taco meat, enchiladas, etc.
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Avocado ! very filling and tons of fiber. Chia seeds. Flax seeds ground up and added to anything really.
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    My suggestion is to increase your fiber gradually. Too much too soon can lead to gastrointestinal distress (the squirts).
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    My breakfast smoothie has 10 g of fiber. I soak the chia seeds in about 1/4 C water for about an hour first. You can also soak them in liquid in the frig overnight. I buy whole flax seeds and grind a batch in a coffee/spice grinder every few days.

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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    In case others were wondering about seeds as well - seeds used to be a no-no for people with diverticulitis, but the guidance has since been changed: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/diverticulitis-diet
  • airangel59
    airangel59 Posts: 1,887 Member
    Oat bran, Bobs high fiber cereal, Trader Joes high fiber (also vegan) muffins (12g) , Trader Joes granola bars (9g), Fiber Gourmet pasta, Quest bars, Atkins Bars also happen to be high fiber.
  • tomteboda
    tomteboda Posts: 2,171 Member
    This summer I decided I needed to make the effort to get the recommended amount of fiber. It was a bit of a change for me, because my daily intake was around 13-15g fiber before. I've found a few foods that've helped tremendously.

    Avocados - half an avocado has almost 7 g of fiber! Plus, they make salads taste ever so good (they're pretty good in hummus and on hamburgers, too). Rumor has it that the fats in them are particularly healthy as well.

    Creamette 150 pasta if you like pasta. I know I do, and I don't feel guilty eating it at all.

    Homemade baked beans are great. Actually legumes, in general are great. While I dislike split peas and lima beans, I love lentil stew.

    Artichokes! 10.3 g / fiber for each one (on average). Plus, they're delicious and fun to eat. Buy the whole fruit and cook it yourself, the canned hearts are full of oil.

    Peas! Did you know peas are high in fiber? It makes sense, they're related to legumes. 1 cup of cooked peas is 8.8 grams of fiber, and they're scrumptious.

    Aldi's sells a higher-fiber bread if you like sandwiches (4g fiber / serving). I confess to eating a lot of air-popped popcorn when I'm low on fiber for a day as well.

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  • Taftchef
    Taftchef Posts: 7 Member
    I came across to this site, http://www.Mealplans4thefamily.com/. They got healthy family meal ideas that in some point might work for you.
  • cw106
    cw106 Posts: 952 Member
    Sandray555 wrote: »
    Hi, I am new here. I was in the hospital last month because I had a diverticulitis attack. I lost 16lbs, but is was because I was I'll. I am changing the way I eat, because I do NOT want to have surgery on my colon. I am now trying to eat food rich in fiber. Broccoli bothers my stomach.
    I am eating salads, Hummus, chick peas and quinoa.
    Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
    I would appreciate it. Thanks!
    Sandray555 wrote: »
    Hi, I am new here. I was in the hospital last month because I had a diverticulitis attack. I lost 16lbs, but is was because I was I'll. I am changing the way I eat, because I do NOT want to have surgery on my colon. I am now trying to eat food rich in fiber. Broccoli bothers my stomach.
    I am eating salads, Hummus, chick peas and quinoa.
    Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
    I would appreciate it. Thanks!
    Many suggestions as you are new.
    1 search diverticulitis in forum search box,there is a great thread somewhere.
    2 ditto fiber/fibre. many tips.
    3 i get my fibre from:
    daily fresh soup 5-13g per serve.
    soya &linseed bread 5g per slice.
    raspberries/berries.
    quorn.
    fruit&veg.
    fybogel. husk available otc ,but can be prescribed by docs.
    macrogol .as above.

    good luck.
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    Fruits can be really good, too.

    And to add to the bean recommendations, definitely try white beans if you never have. One of my favorite dishes is a Tuscan white bean dish with sausage. If doing canned, definitely buy Progresso rather than other brands of those beans, though! They shouldn't start out mushy.
  • tomteboda
    tomteboda Posts: 2,171 Member
    Watch out for the sodium content in canned beans. Unless you specifically buy no-salt-added beans, it can get insanely high very quickly.
  • Karstey050
    Karstey050 Posts: 62 Member
    edited February 2016
    Legumes, whole grains, corn, peas, and root vegetables are the highest in fiber. Moderate fiber foods include green beans, tomatoes, apples, and bananas.

  • SMKing75
    SMKing75 Posts: 84 Member
    Just for you to be aware OP, seeds can and do bother some people. I have diverticulosis and seeds bother me. So do peanuts and almonds for some reason. I can do other nuts, cashews, walnuts, pecans with no issues though. What bothers some people does not bother others. Corn also bothers me if I eat a lot of it in one meal or if I eat it two days in a row. You will figure out what you can and can't eat. Try Benefiber. My gastro just put me on it for IBS and I have to say its helps. No taste either. Good luck!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Every other green vegetable that works for you, lots of fruit. Quinoa. etc. Start with steamed vegetables before trying to eat them raw.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    My breakfast smoothie has 10 g of fiber. I soak the chia seeds in about 1/4 C water for about an hour first. You can also soak them in liquid in the frig overnight. I buy whole flax seeds and grind a batch in a coffee/spice grinder every few days.

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    @kshama2001 I've seen you mention soaking your chia seeds before. Why do you soak them first, what difference does it make?
    I've always just tossed mine in with the rest of the ingredients when I make a smoothie.

    Op rasberries, chia seeds and avocado are my go too fibre foods

  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
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    18g of fiber :D
  • i6Shot
    i6Shot Posts: 51 Member
    Psyllium Husk. Virtually the whole thing is fiber.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    My breakfast smoothie has 10 g of fiber. I soak the chia seeds in about 1/4 C water for about an hour first. You can also soak them in liquid in the frig overnight. I buy whole flax seeds and grind a batch in a coffee/spice grinder every few days.

    db4a01trtb6v.jpg

    @kshama2001 I've seen you mention soaking your chia seeds before. Why do you soak them first, what difference does it make?
    I've always just tossed mine in with the rest of the ingredients when I make a smoothie.

    Op rasberries, chia seeds and avocado are my go too fibre foods

    Chia seeds don't get stuck in my teeth if they are soaked first :D

    Supposedly they are more digestible after soaking as well.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    My breakfast smoothie has 10 g of fiber. I soak the chia seeds in about 1/4 C water for about an hour first. You can also soak them in liquid in the frig overnight. I buy whole flax seeds and grind a batch in a coffee/spice grinder every few days.

    db4a01trtb6v.jpg

    @kshama2001 I've seen you mention soaking your chia seeds before. Why do you soak them first, what difference does it make?
    I've always just tossed mine in with the rest of the ingredients when I make a smoothie.

    Op rasberries, chia seeds and avocado are my go too fibre foods

    Chia seeds don't get stuck in my teeth if they are soaked first :D

    Supposedly they are more digestible after soaking as well.

    Aahha yes the old chia seeds in the teeth problem, I know it well. I'll try soaking mine first today.
  • itsthehumidity
    itsthehumidity Posts: 351 Member
    There's a company called Fiber One that makes some great snacks that help supplement fiber. Costco sells big boxes of their Oats and Chocolate bars that taste great. I never get tired of those and they are 9g of fiber each.
  • freechewy
    freechewy Posts: 111 Member
    I am really sorry to hear what happened. You scared me, I was diagnosed with that after a colonoscopy. I was told to take a fiber supplement, eat a lot of fruit and veggies ( which I always have), I stepped up my game and I am trying to eat a veggie rich salad every day. Also, I added veggies, brown rice and beans to my diet on a more consistent basis. Drinking a lot of water helps. Take care of yourself!

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