How do you get your daily fibre?

maria_elaina
maria_elaina Posts: 53 Member
in Food and Nutrition
At risk of giving TMI, I've been "blocked up" for a few weeks and my doctor has suggested I need more fibre in my diet. I don't usually log fibre on MFP and was shocked to see how low mine has been, so this probably is the culprit. I went to the supermarket on the look out for some fibre bars but the ones I used to get have been discontinued. I picked up some Alpen Light instead but will need 2 a day to hit my fibre target, which will end up being quite expensive in the long run.

Just wondering how you guys get your fibre...especially if you're in the UK?

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  • Love_flowers
    Love_flowers Posts: 365 Member
    sometimes I feel like all I eat is fiberrich foods


    a couple of slices rye bread every day with tomato or cucumber slices

    3-5 fruit of my choice as snacks

    and I drink alot of water as well, that is the best combination and I am very please with the effects ;)
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    I had the same problem when I first started to lose weight, only my fibre was not low, I was getting plenty of it but still couldn't close the deal. Haha.

    I started eating 3 prunes a day, and well....problem solved. I know some people don't like the taste, but if you can choke them down they might help. I'd rather eat a few slimy prunes than have to take a laxative.
  • Proyecto_AN
    Proyecto_AN Posts: 387
    High-Fiber Low-Carb Food List:

    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/nutrition/a/fibercounts.htm
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    Oh also, I found it helped me to start making sure I hit my Fat goal everyday, I kept upping my fibre, but when my fat was low, it still wouldn't work. So, fat, fibre, water....we'll have you pooping in no time. haha.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Just eat plenty of fruit and veg and wholegrains (bread, cereals, etc) and you'll get plenty of fibre. Add a handful of All-Bran or similar to your breakfast if you need to boost your fibre intake.

    I'm usually well over my fibre goal without trying.
  • eatrainsmile
    eatrainsmile Posts: 220 Member
    Fruit, Vegetables, whole grain, legumes contain a lot of fiber. You can also eat a couple of dried apricots or dried figs with a glass of warm water to start bowel movements.

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