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GETTING MORE FIBER INTO YOUR DIET

RavishingRubbies
RavishingRubbies Posts: 69
edited January 7 in Social Groups
Here are some natural sources to add fiber to your diet.*Artichokes:provides you with about 7grams of fiber.*PEARS:Sweet, juicy pears rank high up on the list of fiber-rich foods.4.4-5.5 grams depending on the type of pear.*BERRIES:blackberries and raspberries has 4 grams of fiber per serving.Eat alone or with cereal as a snack.*MIXED VEGETABLES.One half cup of cooked mixed vegetables delivers.4grams fiber.*COCOA POWDER-If you like to make your own hot chocolate,2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder in a one-cup serving,equals 4 grams fiber.*SWEET POTTO-Cooked with it's skin on,a sweet potato has 3.8 grams of fiber.Also try baking sweet potato fries to get fiber in also.*DRIED FIGS-These sweet-like and chewy treats,has 3.7grams of fiber per serving.*PUMPKIN-Half-cup canned pumpkin has about 3.6grams per serving.it can also help thicken soups and stews.*ALMONDS-Have 3.5grams of fiber per serving.They also have a number of good health benefits.*GREEN PEAS-As a side dish,serve in soups,stews,or casserole provides 2.5-3.5 grams of fiber per serving.*SPLIT PEAS has as much as 8grams of fiber per serving.We need to eat a healthy high-fiber diet.The more variety you have in your diet,the more healthy it will be overall.Eat less processed foods.Eat foods in it's natural state.

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  • NatashaCeeLow1
    NatashaCeeLow1 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks, this is all good information! I need more Fiber in my diet also. Doctor's orders.
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