Not Getting enough Fiber
Michellekutz1
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I am realizing after a few days of logging everything I eat that I am not getting nearly enough fiber....any suggestions?
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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 personally0 -
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.0 -
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!0 -
Lots of veggies everyday! Berries too!
Healthy AND very satisfying!0 -
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.0
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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.0
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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.0 -
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.0 -
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!0
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Veggies, flax seed, and I'm a big fan of psyllium husk (I prefer it whole).0
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Beans!
Also, whole grains, veggies (fiber varies wildly so check the db), nuts0 -
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.0 -
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??0 -
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-fiber0 -
Thanks TeaBea, I had no idea0
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