I need more fiber! suggestions?

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Laurenesse
Laurenesse Posts: 5 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
i notice upon logging my choices are hi in carb and sometimes sugar. i need more fiber. suggestions greatly appreciated.
thank you
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  • Jiggle_all_the_way
    Jiggle_all_the_way Posts: 32 Member
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    Vegetables.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
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    Beans, avocados, whole wheat rice/pasta/bread, barley, broccoli (or any vegetables for that matter), almonds
  • sarashiveley
    sarashiveley Posts: 25 Member
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    veggies, chia seeds, flax seeds! try to go all natural!
  • czechwolf52
    czechwolf52 Posts: 194 Member
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    I really like Healthy Choice Fudge bars. They're low in sugar and carbs but have 5 grams of fiber. I love them as a snack or dessert. I also like Fiber One brownies and chewy bars.
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
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    Eat more beans, avocados. I find it easy to get fiber with those.
  • Krista916
    Krista916 Posts: 258
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    Benifiber.
  • apf2013
    apf2013 Posts: 53 Member
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    Luna fiber bars.
  • downinaggieland98
    downinaggieland98 Posts: 224 Member
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    I really like the Luna fiber bars. They have 7g of fiber and are like a dessert for me.
  • minipads
    minipads Posts: 1
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    I love taking a Ziploc bag of Cracking Oat Bran to work with me to snack on, granted it is 400 calories worth! But I spread it out throughout the day when I get hungry and it really fills me up. I think I end up having two servings which is like 70% RDA for fiber.

    I need to work on getting it through veggies and such but it's a start! It's really yummy too, IMO, not a 'gross' bran cereal. It cures my sweet tooth too because it tastes cinnamon-y and sweet. I think there's a recipe on the box on how to add some ingredients like dried fruit to make a granola-type mix.
  • tomwatso
    tomwatso Posts: 1,304 Member
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    Quaker Oats Maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal.
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
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    Nuts, Legumes, Pears, Apples, Ground Flax seeds cooked into certain food (i.e. Ground beef)

    Eat more whole wheat products and you will have your daily fiber in no time.
  • ThriceBlessed
    ThriceBlessed Posts: 499 Member
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    Vegetables and fruit. I don't worry much about the sugar as long as most of it comes from fruit, but I need lots of fiber due to some digestive problems I have. Sometimes, if I'm not getting enough I'll supplement it with a natural fiber laxative (psyllium husk is usually the main ingredient), but usually I like to get it through my food.
  • coolraul07
    coolraul07 Posts: 1,606 Member
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    My current fiber target is 40g/day, worked up slowly from 25g/day. I go with natural sources first, apples/pears are 5g/each, black beans, etc. When I need a quick boost or a last minute boost, I go with clear fiber powder (Sam's Club brand) or Fiber One chewy bars, both are 9g each. When feasible, I try to spread out my fiber intake into at least 3 meals/snacks with no more than 20g per intake. I found that doing that minimizes bloating/gas.

    *ETA: I buy big bags of natural almonds (e.g. no sodium or added flavors) from Sam's Club that also provide 5g/serving (1 oz). The also provide 5g of protein and I usually eat 2 servings per day.
  • RockinTerri
    RockinTerri Posts: 499 Member
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    Fresh veggies, apples, pears, Fiber One cereals/bars, whole grain breads. All great sources!
  • jamiem1102
    jamiem1102 Posts: 1,196 Member
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    I do lots of veggies, fiber one cereals and 100 calorie english muffins, black beans... A lot of times I like to eat those enriched pastas that have extra protein and/or fiber in them. :)

    Good luck!
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
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    I make hemp protein shakes almost everyday and throw in berries, chia and flax seeds in it. Let's just say I'm very, very regular. lol
  • mwooderson
    mwooderson Posts: 254 Member
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    Raspberries, veggies, chia seeds, whole grains, Kashi Go Lean.... Just be careful to increase your fiber in increments to allow your body time to adjust. Otherwise, unpleasant things can happen!!! :)
  • mwooderson
    mwooderson Posts: 254 Member
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    Raspberries, veggies, chia seeds, whole grains, Kashi Go Lean.... Just be careful to increase your fiber in increments to allow your body time to adjust. Otherwise, unpleasant things can happen!!! :)

    Oh and beans....and....the list goes on.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
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    We're eating more Indian food, rather than Americna style food with a ton of sugar in the sauces.
  • scottaworley
    scottaworley Posts: 871 Member
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    What is your fiber intake? Why do you think you need more fiber?

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