More Fibre - can anyone help?

bilberryjam

I know you say you don't like beans, but what about pulses and legumes?

Just a cup of roasted chickpeas contains about 12 grams of fibre and is a very (very) tasty snack.

If you like Indian food, dal has tons of fibre (though it's important to soak split-peas and lentils overnight; red is the only one I use straight from the packet.) And curries are great for sneaking things into that maybe you wouldn't eat on their own. So are soups (Indian or otherwise.)

I also eat chia seeds in granola and in a "pudding", which you might like
Mix 40g chia seeds, 1.5 cup almond/hazelnut/cashew milk, 40g frozen berries. Pour into a bowl, cover, and leave in the fridge overnight. It's not the tastiest thing in the world (I add cinnamon; I wouldn't blame anyone for adding maple syrup) but it is fibrous.

hughtwalker

oat bran - AND it lowers cholesterol too

However, mfp keeps telling me I am eating too much fibre - I ignore this

KipDrordy

oat bran - AND it lowers cholesterol too

However, mfp keeps telling me I am eating too much fibre - I ignore this

I don't think there's a such thing as too much, is there?

bilberryjam

oat bran - AND it lowers cholesterol too

However, mfp keeps telling me I am eating too much fibre - I ignore this

I don't think there's a such thing as too much, is there?

If you're eating lots of fibre and not drinking enough water you can become dehydrated.

And it can interfere with your social life.

That said, I think MFP is quite low. You'll know yourself when you go to the loo if you're eating too much fibre.

slkehl

Some products can be VERY misleading and are marketed so they seem high in fiber, but they're really not! Foods labeled as “multi-grain,” “stone-ground,” “100% wheat,” “cracked wheat,” “seven-grain,” or “bran” are usually not 100% whole-grain products, and they may not contain ANY whole grain!

Read the ingredients list and choose products that name a wholegrain ingredient FIRST on the list. Look for “whole wheat,” “brown rice,” “bulgur,” “buckwheat,” “oatmeal,” “whole-grain cornmeal,” “whole oats,” “whole rye,” or “wild rice.” You can also use the Nutrition Facts label to check the fiber content of whole-grain foods. Good sources of fiber contain 10% to 19% of the Daily Value; excellent sources contain 20% or more.

redraidergirl2009

. Replacing yoghurts and almonds with fruit is not really a very good suggestion considering the amount of fruit I already eat and the additional sugar (and reduction of protein and good fat from taking almonds and yoghurt out of my diet) that would mean. But thanks anyway.

It was just a suggestion because that meal in particular seems to be lacking in fiber. Perhaps consider at least paring some fruit with it. Personally, I do not eat many nuts and I am vegan. Sure they have some protein, but I can get more from eating something else in addition to more fiber. I did used to eat yogurt though and I'd be hungry and hour later. Kudos that it can hold you over until lunch.

taylor5877

raspberries and blackberries, strawberries, and beans are great for fiber.

If you go with berries, eat more than you think you can, they aren't many calories.