FRUIT QUESTION...

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SNSabatel87
SNSabatel87 Posts: 13
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Hey does anyone know which fruits are high in fiber? I'm willing to try anything. And veggies also if anyone knows those as well.

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  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member
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    Eat berries! Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries! Allhave 5-8 grams of fiber per serving :]
  • Pril2000
    Pril2000 Posts: 254 Member
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    From the thyroid.about.com website...

    Apples
    Avocado
    Bananas
    Berries -- Blueberies, Blackberries, Raspberries, etc.
    Dried Fruits -- Figs, Raisins, Apricots, Dates, etc.
    Guava
    Kiwi
    Orange
    Pears
    Prunes


    Veggies:

    Avocado
    Beans
    Broccoli*
    Brussels sprouts*
    Cabbage*
    Carrot
    Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans
    Eggplant
    Greens -- collards, kale, turnip greens*
    Lima beans
    Mushrooms
    Potato with skin
    Pumpkin, canned
    Peas -- black-eyed peas, green peas
    Peppers
    Rhubarb
    Spinach*
    Sweet Potatoes



    Other foods:

    Bran Cereals, 5-10 grams - All-Bran, Bran Buds, 100% Bran, Raisin Bran
    Bread, whole grain
    Beans, Lentils, Lima Beans
    Nuts -- Almonds, Brazil nuts, Peanuts, Walnuts, Cashews


    Good luck!
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
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    Here you go. There are related articles as well that include a variety of high fiber foods, including fruits and veggies.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/375916-list-of-high-fiber-fruit-vegetables/
  • Ral263
    Ral263 Posts: 318 Member
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    Fruits: Apples, any kind of berry (But especially blueberries and raspberries), oranges, grapefruit, melon, strawberries.

    Veggies: Broccoli, Carrots, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower (Basically anything cruciferous)
  • SNSabatel87
    SNSabatel87 Posts: 13
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    thanks i'll try that. i've never eaten anything besides strawberries. hope i like em lol
  • mrsjsmitty
    mrsjsmitty Posts: 6
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    From About.com

    Highest Fiber Vegetables
    Avocado
    Beans
    Broccoli*
    Brussels sprouts*
    Cabbage*
    Carrot
    Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans
    Eggplant
    Greens -- collards, kale, turnip greens*
    Lima beans
    Mushrooms
    Potato with skin
    Pumpkin, canned
    Peas -- black-eyed peas, green peas
    Peppers
    Rhubarb
    Spinach*
    Sweet Potatoes

    * These high-fiber vegetables are also goitrogenic, meaning that they promote thyroid enlargement and can potentially cause or aggravate hypothyroidism. Typically, the risk is highest when these foods are consumed raw, regularly, and in substantial quantity. Cooking eliminates most goitrogenic properties.

    Highest Fiber Fruits
    Apples
    Avocado
    Bananas
    Berries -- Blueberies, Blackberries, Raspberries, etc.
    Dried Fruits -- Figs, Raisins, Apricots, Dates, etc.
    Guava
    Kiwi
    Orange
    Pears
    Prunes

    Other High Fiber Foods
    Bran Cereals, 5-10 grams - All-Bran, Bran Buds, 100% Bran, Raisin Bran
    Bread, whole grain
    Beans, Lentils, Lima Beans
    Nuts -- Almonds, Brazil nuts, Peanuts, Walnuts, Cashews
  • s_waser
    s_waser Posts: 92
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    Veggies high in fiber:
    Avacado
    Beans
    Broccoli*
    Brussels sprouts*
    Cabbage*
    Carrot
    Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans
    Eggplant
    Greens -- collards, kale, turnip greens*
    Lima beans
    Mushrooms
    Potato with skin
    Pumpkin, canned
    Peas -- black-eyed peas, green peas
    Peppers
    Rhubarb
    Spinach*
    Sweet Potatoes

    Fruits high in Fiber:
    Apples
    Bananas
    Berries -- Blueberies, Blackberries, Raspberries, etc.
    Dried Fruits -- Figs, Raisins, Apricots, Dates, etc.
    Guava
    Kiwi
    Orange
    Pears
    Prunes

    Other foods high in fiber:
    Bran Cereals, 5-10 grams - All-Bran, Bran Buds, 100% Bran, Raisin Bran
    Bread, whole grain
    Beans, Lentils (also high in Protein)
    Nuts -- Almonds, Brazil nuts, Peanuts, Walnuts, Cashews

    **But oranges, Pears, bananas and kiwi are high in sugar so you have to watch using fruit as your source of fiber. It is usually better if you eat veggies to get your fiber. I am not sure why you are wanting fiber but if it is to make you regular you can try GROUND flax seed. I eat about a tbsp a day in oatmeal or yogurt and it helps to keep me regular and feeling great.

    Good luck!!

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