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jpace00
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I generally eat way too little fiber. Can someone please give me some tips on how to increase fiber intake without a whole lot of calories. Also what does fiber really do for you?
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High fiber oatmeal at breakfast. Beans of any kind (I really enjoy black beans or baked beans as a side dish with dinner). A lot of whole wheat or corn products have a good bit of fiber too.
Fiber helps keep your digestive system moving. Soluble fiber is also good for improving your lipid profile (cholesterol levels).0 -
Fruits (particularly berries), vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains.0
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I have a fiber smart powder I put 1 tablespoon of in my oatmeal. Its all natural and has no dairy, soy, gluten, additives or natural flavors and such. So is just 100% natural fiber. I do this because I also don't get enough fiber, so between that and my vitamin pill I hit high on my fiber0
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When I make smoothies I try to use raspberries -- loads of fiber. I just bought some frozen pomegranate seeds -- really high in fiber, though I haven't tried them yet. Apples are great too. Beans, as noted, are high in fiber and protein.0
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Maybe look into fiber supplements?0
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My fiber goal is 40g/day and I reach it more often than not. Here are my go-to choices::
• clear fiber powder = 3g/serving
• medium Fuji/Gala apple = 5g
• black beans = 9g/srv
• large banana = 3g
• Fiber One choc. bar = 9g
• Almonds (dry roasted; no sodium) = 5g/srv0 -
Fiber 1 cereal, 14g of fiber per serving, 60 calories0
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My fiber goal is 40g/day and I reach it more often than not. Here are my go-to choices::
• clear fiber powder = 3g/serving
• medium Fuji/Gala apple = 5g
• black beans = 9g/srv
• large banana = 3g
• Fiber One choc. bar = 9g
• Almonds (dry roasted; no sodium) = 5g/srv
40?? Why so high?0 -
My fiber goal is 40g/day and I reach it more often than not. Here are my go-to choices::
• clear fiber powder = 3g/serving
• medium Fuji/Gala apple = 5g
• black beans = 9g/srv
• large banana = 3g
• Fiber One choc. bar = 9g
• Almonds (dry roasted; no sodium) = 5g/srv
40?? Why so high?
He gets a lot of bathroom breaks.0 -
My fiber goal is 40g/day and I reach it more often than not. Here are my go-to choices::
• clear fiber powder = 3g/serving
• medium Fuji/Gala apple = 5g
• black beans = 9g/srv
• large banana = 3g
• Fiber One choc. bar = 9g
• Almonds (dry roasted; no sodium) = 5g/srv
Diabetic?0 -
My fiber intake is supposed to be 55g/day, but that's super unrealistic for me.
I use the clear fiber powder, lots of berries, apples, beans, and dark green leafy vegetables. I also go to wheat breads instead of white. If I am short for the day, I usually just go to the calorie powder and work it into my drinks for the day. It's tasteless.0 -
My fiber intake is supposed to be 55g/day, but that's super unrealistic for me.
I use the clear fiber powder, lots of berries, apples, beans, and dark green leafy vegetables. I also go to wheat breads instead of white. If I am short for the day, I usually just go to the calorie powder and work it into my drinks for the day. It's tasteless.
55?? According to who?0 -
My go to is a breakfast smoothie made with raspberries or blackberries and chia seed amongst other things.
Vegetables generally have decent fiber and low calories.
As far as recommended intake:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU000330 -
Good link.
and good recommendations by others for sources of fiber.
my favs are Quaker Oats High Fiber Oatmeal.
nuts, veggies, and fruit.0 -
Flaxseed is a good additive to shakes and yoghurts. High in iron and omega fats too.0
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Do you eat any bread in your diet? Switch to a high-fiber bread for your toast or sandwiches. I get 8 grams in two pieces of toast every morning. Then I eat an apple at lunch for 5 grams. Those right there get me halway to my daily goal.0
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1 Tablespoon Bulk Barn psyllium husk = 6 g total fibre, 3 g soluble.
Much higher than oat bran. Cheap as dirt.
http://www.bulkbarn.ca/en-ca/product/seeds/baking/psyllium-husk.html0 -
I generally eat way too little fiber. Can someone please give me some tips on how to increase fiber intake without a whole lot of calories. Also what does fiber really do for you?
Buy a good quality cereal. My cereal gives me 20 grams of fiber - 1 1/2 cups just for breakfast.0 -
I mix dry oatmeal in my greek yogurt every day.0
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I take psyllium husk powder in the morning, it's a natural root powder that literally is pure fiber.0
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