Fibre

rodduz
rodduz Posts: 251 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Right, this is the one aspect of my diet I struggle to get enough of. Any tips on high fibre foods?

Much appreciated

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  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Most of my fibre comes from fruits and veg. Don't know how helpful that is though.
  • JoeyFrappuccino
    JoeyFrappuccino Posts: 88 Member
    Beans are where it's at. Seeds are great too but beans in particular are crazy for fiber.
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    I think I need to start eating more veg! Have some with every meal maybe.

    Just bought some kidney beans for my fajitas later on :-) That's a decent start
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    You could supplement with psyllium husks to book soluble fibre.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    I see in your diary that you use protein powder. I like to use it mixed with spinach and fruits to make a nice sweet drink. Averages 6-7g of fibre per drink.
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    You could supplement with psyllium husks to book soluble fibre.

    Woah! Gotta get some of that stuff in my life! 7.4g of fibre in 10g!

    That'll make life easier!

    Thanks
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    I see in your diary that you use protein powder. I like to use it mixed with spinach and fruits to make a nice sweet drink. Averages 6-7g of fibre per drink.

    So make up a protein shake in a blender with water/milk and some spinach and fruits? Will try this.

    Thanks
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Chia seeds in the shake are another option, or milled flax / linseed.

    Bran, raspberries, mushrooms are other fibre sources.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Chia seeds in the shake are another option, or milled flax / linseed.

    Bran, raspberries, mushrooms are other fibre sources.

    These too! I used to add flax/chia seeds to the smoothies, I need to start doing that again. It really doesn't change the taste, and it adds some healthy fats.
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    Thanks all :-)
  • frankiesgirl21
    frankiesgirl21 Posts: 235 Member
    ditto on fiber from fruits and vegs.... I am watching carbs so veggies mostly and I almost always hit my fiber....
  • fatboyliz
    fatboyliz Posts: 515 Member
    Fruits like bananas, kiwis, cherries are good too!
  • bravid98
    bravid98 Posts: 80 Member
    Even eating lots of veggies, etc, I had problems hitting my fiber goal until I added in some fiber gummy supplements.
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    From the bit of looking around today it definitely seems beans are the way to go, and that Psyllium Husks :-)

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