Not Getting enough Fiber

Michellekutz1

I am realizing after a few days of logging everything I eat that I am not getting nearly enough fiber....any suggestions?

sue_stef

I like the double fiber wheat bread there are a few brands out there 2 slices is supposed to give you an entire days worth I like it because it is tasty
vegetables and fruits
I like Apples personally

mccindy72

I am realizing after a few days of logging everything I eat that I am not getting nearly enough fiber....any suggestions?

Many vegetables and fruit are high in fiber, as well as some great whole-grain pastas and breads.

MinnieInMaine

Yup, go the natural route - more fruits, veggies and whole grains. I wouldn't personally recommend any of those extra fiber products, they can be rough on the digestive system.

After a quick look at your diary, I'd say you're also not getting nearly enough calories. Please know that the daily calorie goal that MFP gives you already includes a deficit so there's no need to go under it - in fact, that can be detrimental to your health and weight loss progress if you do so on a regular basis. Take care of your body and it will take care of you right back!

healthygreek

Lots of veggies everyday! Berries too!
Healthy AND very satisfying!

Greenrun99

big serving of green veggies for dinner, have some sort of fiber for lunch and breakfast.. there are a bunch of products out there that get high in fiber and taste pretty good.

GretaGirl8

I like All Bran cereal. There are a couple of varieties. Bran Buds offers 51% of your RDAs dietary fiber in just 1/3rd a cup (80 calories). Great to eat with milk or yougurt.

MysteriousMerlin

Oranges, brocolli, potatoes, whole wheat breads, high fiber-low carb tortillas, apples with skin, raspberries, oatmeal, popcorn, BEANS - all types...

Start slowly though, to decrease the amount of gas build-up, especially with beans. I would avoid Fiber One bars, as the fiber in those causes a lot of gas (personal experience!). The Fiber One cereal with the crunchy clusters doesn't bother me, and has more fiber than the bars.

cebreisch

Chocolite protein bars. I like the Triple Chocolate Fudge. It has about 100 calories, 10 g. protein, 10 g. fiber, sugar free/gluten free, kosher.

www.healthsmartfoods.com is where I get them.

My husband likes the cashew caramel, and the peanut butter. We both like the cookies n' cream protein bars.

Michellekutz1

Thanks for all the advise and suggestions! I will def be adding to menu! When I started this diet didn't think I would have a proble eating enough calories, guess I need to add a few snack through out the day since I am full at meals! Thanks guys really appreciate it!

parkscs

Veggies, flax seed, and I'm a big fan of psyllium husk (I prefer it whole).

bcattoes

Beans!

Also, whole grains, veggies (fiber varies wildly so check the db), nuts

TeaBea

Oranges, brocolli, potatoes, whole wheat breads, high fiber-low carb tortillas, apples with skin, raspberries, oatmeal, popcorn, BEANS - all types...

Start slowly though, to decrease the amount of gas build-up, especially with beans. I would avoid Fiber One bars, as the fiber in those causes a lot of gas (personal experience!). The Fiber One cereal with the crunchy clusters doesn't bother me, and has more fiber than the bars.

This!^

Add fiber slowly......

Fiber One products WITHOUT inulin (aka chikory root) added....some Kashi also has inulin.......nasty......just nasty

There is soluble & insoluble fiber....they have different functions.

Michellekutz1

Oranges, brocolli, potatoes, whole wheat breads, high fiber-low carb tortillas, apples with skin, raspberries, oatmeal, popcorn, BEANS - all types...

Start slowly though, to decrease the amount of gas build-up, especially with beans. I would avoid Fiber One bars, as the fiber in those causes a lot of gas (personal experience!). The Fiber One cereal with the crunchy clusters doesn't bother me, and has more fiber than the bars.

This!^

Add fiber slowly......

Fiber One products WITHOUT inulin (aka chikory root) added....some Kashi also has inulin.......nasty......just nasty

There is soluble & insoluble fiber....they have different functions.

**What is the diffrence, do I need both??

TeaBea

You need both..........but some people struggle with one or the other.

Basically (very basically)...... insouble keeps you regular...whole wheat, bran, nuts, seeds, skin from veggies & fruit

Soluble keeps you full longer ....oats, beans, apples


http://answers.webmd.com/answers/1166728/what-is-fiber

Michellekutz1

Thanks TeaBea, I had no idea