how are people getting their fiber in?

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  • AlicesNirvanaHealthWellness
    AlicesNirvanaHealthWellness Posts: 111 Member
    edited January 2015
    I had a bit of a problem as well. You can't just look at fiber grams in your food, as insoluble and soluble fiber do different things, I looked closely at the insoluble fiber and found raspberries a good source, but also Kashi Go Lean has 10 grams of insoluble fiber which is a good healthy way to keep the pipes clean. I didn't want to take a supplement if I didn't have to do so. You might want to try it.
  • georgemang82
    georgemang82 Posts: 20 Member
    A lot of people have said this but I take two tablespoons of Flaxseed oil and one tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar every day, that keeps me feeling good!!! I tried metamucil but the taste/texture was too full on!
  • ccesq73
    ccesq73 Posts: 21
    Fiber Gourmet pasta - 20g per serving.
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Water - 8 glasses a day has me really regular. Never had this before even with adequate fiber. If you don't have enough water, the fiber doesn't help. At least it doesn't help me.

    Raspberries, high fiber cereal, whole grain breads, beans, veggies
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Apples
    Strawberries
    Blueberries
    Raspberries
    Beans
    Asparagus
    Green beans
    Mushrooms
    Broccoli
    Spinach
    Lettuce
    Cucumber
    Sweet potatoes
    White potatoes
    Almonds
    Fiber One bars
    PB2
    Oatmeal
    Flaxseed
  • rivka_m
    rivka_m Posts: 1,007 Member
    The magic trifecta for me for avoiding issues is - fiber, water and oil. Not drinking enough or not eating enough fat can cause me problems as well.

    Specifically for the fiber I prefer lentils and try to have at least one serving a day. I cook some up, flavoring with cumin, garlic powder and maybe a bit of chili powder, and add a tsp of olive or canola oil per serving. Use it on a burrito, taco, or eat on it's own.
  • Spedangie
    Spedangie Posts: 108 Member
    I eat at least 2 raw fruits, frequently an apple and orange daily. I also eat 4-5 raw broccoli florets, a handful of baby carrots, celery sticks and cherry tomatoes almost every day. I also eat other vegetables depending on my mood and plans for supper, and eat canned light fruits as well. I also like pecans and almonds and sunflower seeds, but have to be careful, I can SO easily overdo those three goodies.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited January 2015
    Breakfast cereal is an easy and awesome way to Jack the fiber up!

    Fruit, veggies, whole grain breads/pasta and the occasional Fiber One bar help me, too.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Oatmeal, beans, fruits and vegetables.
  • mscheftg
    mscheftg Posts: 485 Member
    The best, healthiest option is fruits and veggies. My guess might be that you are eating a lot of protein and need more fruits and veggies.
  • stephanienjones1
    stephanienjones1 Posts: 1
    edited January 2015
    Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds. It has 5g of fiber per slice. So if you combine that bread for a sandwich at lunch, plus oatmeal for breakfast, that should be close to 20g of fiber right there. The rest will come from fruits and vegetables for me. Also, make sure you're drinking enough water. Dehydration can lead to irregularity.
  • Krau
    Krau Posts: 20
    Chia seeds were my biggest help with digestion before adding probiotics. I would put chia seeds in my water bottle or eat them in yogurt or oatmeal. You can add them to smoothies or soups or sauces as well. Eventually chia seeds weren't enough for me and I continued to have slow digestion so the addition of a good probiotic was the final thing that helped and continues to help. You need to look for one that has multiple strains of bacteria in it. Mine has 3 strains and contains 15 billion bacteria. I also drink Kombucha regularly which is also probiotic. Fermented foods are great for your gut!
  • Krau
    Krau Posts: 20
    Probiotics need refrigeration as well. I buy mine from the pharmacy counter at my local hyvee. You don't need a prescription, but they keep them back there to be in the refrigerator.
  • kirstenleanne9
    kirstenleanne9 Posts: 1 Member
    I would recommend high fiber substitutes whenever possible and one magnesium supplement before bed. As always, try to shoot for 8 glasses of 8oz of water daily. If there is no results in about 2 weeks, then maybe take 1 tsp Miralax daily and increase as needed.
  • KGill67
    KGill67 Posts: 87 Member
    Oatmeal (not instant), sprouted grain breads (i.e. Silver Hills Bakery), fruit with skin on, beans. Make sure you're drinking extra water along with the fiber; they work together to move things along.
  • emilyrigh
    emilyrigh Posts: 55 Member
    Protein bars that contain fibre, special k protein drink mix with fibre, fruits and veggies, Quaker weight control oatmeal.
  • LAMCDylan
    LAMCDylan Posts: 1,218 Member
    Hemp protein powder, beans, steel cut oats, fruits, veggies, lentils
  • reedkaus
    reedkaus Posts: 250 Member
    Psyllium husk, fruits (bananas and apples mostly), vegetables (mostly broccoli, cauliflower, or asparagus; all in those convenient microwavable "steam" bags!), and quest bars.
  • RhineDHP
    RhineDHP Posts: 1,025 Member
    edited January 2015
    If prunes and bran don't do it, then the fiber gods hath forsaken thee. :|
  • strawberrycantaloupe
    strawberrycantaloupe Posts: 3 Member
    Fruits, veggies, legumes, and so on and so on.
  • MissyMissy18
    MissyMissy18 Posts: 315 Member
    if you're upping your fiber, you have to be drinking a lot of water as well! Fiber bulks, water lubricates :)
    I regularly go over 8 glasses a day (10 - 15).
  • Robbnva
    Robbnva Posts: 590 Member
    RhineDHP wrote: »
    If prunes and bran don't do it, then the fiber gods hath forsaken thee. :|

    Love prunes, used to eat them like candy. Maybe I try to figure that into my day.

    Wonder if its the Greek yogurt that's causing a problem?
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    TheVirgoddess wrote: »
    Along with fiber, you need to make sure you're getting enough fat.

    Good reminder! and I see Magnesium was mentioned above too.

    It looks like I'm doing about the same as many above, higher fiber fruits, veggies, Ezekiel Bread (sprouted breads) has about 5-6grams of fiber in each slice. Love my black beans, flax seed, oatmeal, assorted nuts, all I can think of at the moment, but there's more.

    For women the suggested daily amount of fiber per day is 40mg. Each time I change my MFP %'s I alter my fiber back up to 40mg.

    Not sure if this has been brought up yet but if fiber is added too quickly into your diet it can have the reverse effect and can cause constipation. So bumping it up slowly is a better way...far more comfortable for sure. lol

    Good luck :)
  • Robbnva
    Robbnva Posts: 590 Member
    reedkaus wrote: »
    Psyllium husk, fruits (bananas and apples mostly), vegetables (mostly broccoli, cauliflower, or asparagus; all in those convenient microwavable "steam" bags!), and quest bars.

    Bananas, apples, broccoli have been staples in my daily routine.

    You know a McDonald's meal always got me moving, wish I could get that action without eating that crap lol
  • Robbnva
    Robbnva Posts: 590 Member
    And.just when I thought I heard everything, a study says if you cut out fiber your constipation should improve lol -http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3435786/
  • DonT58
    DonT58 Posts: 23 Member
    I go for 35 grams on my 1450 calorie limit. Legumes, black berries, raspberries are the big ones. Sprouts Seedsational bread and a couple of Dave Killer varieties are good sources too. Uncle Sams cereal is kind of crazy too. Lots of other stuff contributes, popcorn, dark chocolate, cocoa, saurkraut, raw veggies, shredded wheat, etc. I'm doing 40 (CARB), 35, 35 thing and have been losing 2.6 pounds a week for the last almost 20 weeks. I actually enjoy eating more now than when I was stuffing myself full of sugary, salty fats.

  • aadila786
    aadila786 Posts: 11
    ccesq73 wrote: »
    Fiber Gourmet pasta - 20g per serving.

    Milled organic Flaxseed every morning fiber rich food holland & barret :)
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    Bananas (when I eat them), Quest/Atkins bars treats, Amy's Organic burritos, vegetables, & nuts.
  • narbota
    narbota Posts: 4 Member
    Chia seeds! :smiley:
  • successgal1
    successgal1 Posts: 996 Member
    I just am not allowed enough calories (to lose weight on limited exercise) to get the fiber I need on a regular basis, without tons of exercise that I don't have time for. Veggies don't help me in regards to having enough fiber, and I can't eat too many fruits due to calories and sugar. Whole grains are restricted as are potatoes. Flax seed and such, too much fat and calories. My only option is to fit in psyllium. I generally just bite the bullet and drink the orange flavored one as needed. I saute my kale with a bit of coconut oil (plus some vitamins need fat to be absorbed by the body), or add a bare half teaspoon of coconut oil to a morning smoothie. I have a daily packet of oatmeal in a pumpkin smoothie, and since I also have to restrict meats, my lunch protein has become beans/legumes.

    The best results come from daily use of homemade kefir, I have 1 cup in my morning smoothie. Though I started with storebought plain lifeway, I now make my own with reduced fat organic milk. BEST thing I've ever done, I'm digesting everything better (except beans, beans are still not my friends), and its cheaper than storebought.

    That and fitting in a minimum 4 miles cycling 2-3 times a week. Getting my blood moving helps keep other things moving. I walk regularly in my day job but it doesn't get my blood pumping.

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