Quick sources of fiber?

bulbadoof
bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I always seem to get way too much or nowhere near enough - what are some quick things to munch on when I notice I'm low on fiber at the end of my day?

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  • Patsqual
    Patsqual Posts: 2 Member
    The right cereal ( Kashi blueberry ) and Fiber bars ( kellog's ) are low fat and high fiber. depends on what your goals is. I think it may be for women somewhere around 20 grams. I know I shoot for 35-40 at 6'2 and 200.
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
    I can't really afford many convenience foods like snack bars, though I'll definitely look into Kashi cereals. Thanks!

    I'd specifically love some fiber-dense fruit or vegetable sources; I have a hard time picking the right ones because I'm so wary of the sugar content.
  • Anayalata
    Anayalata Posts: 391 Member
    http://www.olemexicanfoods.com/high-fiberlow-carb-8-wraps/

    These surprised me. 12g of fiber in each tortilla. Only 71 calories since they're practically made of fiber.

    They also don't taste like poop either. They're pretty decent tortillas.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    I've added a Fiber Well gummy supplement to my day. Two gummies adds 5 grams of fiber. Might be worth looking into if you can't get your fiber up naturally.
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
    http://www.olemexicanfoods.com/high-fiberlow-carb-8-wraps/

    These surprised me. 12g of fiber in each tortilla. Only 71 calories since they're practically made of fiber.

    They also don't taste like poop either. They're pretty decent tortillas.
    How much do these cost on average? I've never seen them and my friends say they're a specialty store thing.
  • deannakittygirl
    deannakittygirl Posts: 228 Member
    fiber one cereal is great...you can use it in yogurt instread of granola. beans are excellent source. berries are good too.
  • Anayalata
    Anayalata Posts: 391 Member
    http://www.olemexicanfoods.com/high-fiberlow-carb-8-wraps/

    These surprised me. 12g of fiber in each tortilla. Only 71 calories since they're practically made of fiber.

    They also don't taste like poop either. They're pretty decent tortillas.
    How much do these cost on average? I've never seen them and my friends say they're a specialty store thing.

    I get them at Albertson's which isn't a specialty store at all. They cost $3 for a pack of 8 if I'm not mistaken.
  • Jamdej312
    Jamdej312 Posts: 5
    lentils, flax seeds, beans- including chickpeas (hummus!) are all very high in fiber and low in price!
  • MissCheese
    MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
    Raspberries are a good source of fibre, as are fresh peas, spinach, chickpeas, cabbage and kale.

    I'm trying to hit 30g + of fibre a day at the moment.

    I also do healthy home baking using stonegroud wholemeal flour to boost the fibre content.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    I'd specifically love some fiber-dense fruit or vegetable sources; I have a hard time picking the right ones because I'm so wary of the sugar content.
    I'm a low carber and I made a list of fruit & veg ranked by fibre/carb ratio - flaxseed is top of the list. Note that carbohydrates here excludes fibre (UK labelling)

    Veg - http://goo.gl/KdqRs
    Fruit - http://goo.gl/eKaB7
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I try to add some fruit after each meal or have them as snacks.
    I also like to add fiber powder ot my meals I cook
    Fiber pills are great and some come in orange flavor. Taste like orange candy!
    Lentil soup. Theres a recipe of one on my blog, a single serving it like 15 grams and only 200 calories
  • nicholawelch
    nicholawelch Posts: 74 Member
    raspberrys
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
    I'd specifically love some fiber-dense fruit or vegetable sources; I have a hard time picking the right ones because I'm so wary of the sugar content.
    I'm a low carber and I made a list of fruit & veg ranked by fibre/carb ratio - flaxseed is top of the list. Note that carbohydrates here excludes fibre (UK labelling)

    Veg - http://goo.gl/KdqRs
    Fruit - http://goo.gl/eKaB7
    This is a great tool! Thank you so much :flowerforyou:
  • LinsenNRoses
    LinsenNRoses Posts: 284 Member
    Lentils and Split Peas and VERY cheap! but kinda take long to cook, I usually will eat some baby carrots! 2 grams of fiber in 3 oz but I can eat a lot and low cal! :)
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Lentils and Split Peas and VERY cheap! but kinda take long to cook, I usually will eat some baby carrots! 2 grams of fiber in 3 oz but I can eat a lot and low cal! :)

    Lentils are very fast to make. Takes me about 30 minutes to cook up some mean lentil soup

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/taunto/view/lentil-soup-laal-daal-251611

    Here's the recipe. Use some lemon juice on it and chow down!
  • e46dude
    e46dude Posts: 15 Member
    The easiest way I've found to get enough fiber in my diet is to eat a high fiber cereal every morning. I prefer kashi golean since it also has a decent amount of protein compared to most cereals. Another thing I've been eating lately is flatout brand Multi-Grain with Flax flat bread, it's 100 calories w/ 8g of fiber and 9g of protein. 
    As far as snacks go, I like the trader joes Fiberful granola bars  (120 calories, 9g fiber, 5g protein) or their Fiberful fruit leather (60 calories, 6g fiber, 1g protein). 
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
    Thank you all so much for your great ideas! A high-fiber breakfast cereal is another idea I really like, and the lentil soup sounds delish! Raspberries are also my favorite berry; I had no idea they were so good for me! :love:
  • mrssheely
    mrssheely Posts: 3
    Whole Apple. or drink water with a fiber powder mix.

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