Need fiber

MsSnoddy
MsSnoddy Posts: 11 Member
edited November 11 in Health and Weight Loss
Any suggestion for fiber rich foods? I'm having a very hard time digesting food.

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  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    I like mamma chia vitality beverages. they have 6 grams of fiber
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Quest bars- 19g
  • msbengbeng
    msbengbeng Posts: 59 Member
    I enjoy chia seeds. Chia seeds are fiber rich. I sprinkle the seeds on other foods that I enjoy (Yogurt, salad, dessert). I have been eating chia for years, but it seems it has picked up popularity. They are not calorie free, but easy to add some fiber. Many fruits and veggies are fiber rich, including blackberries. Try adding fiber in moderation as in some people it has been known to cause a upset tummy! The key is getting fiber from foods you enjoy.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/features/insoluble-soluble-fiber

    First learn your fibers. They have different effects. Take with plenty of water.
  • E_Goldfish
    E_Goldfish Posts: 21 Member
    Hm. Perhaps fiber tablets? If your entire digestive process is off, I'd get a probiotic supplement. Just start slow, because if you take too many, you'll get gassy.
  • Imanapeman
    Imanapeman Posts: 20 Member
    Chia seeds. I use Bob's Red Mill. They have 10g of fiber, and are high in Omega 3 fats. The best thing is you can't taste them.
  • Imanapeman
    Imanapeman Posts: 20 Member
    msbengbeng wrote: »
    I enjoy chia seeds. Chia seeds are fiber rich. I sprinkle the seeds on other foods that I enjoy (Yogurt, salad, dessert). I have been eating chia for years, but it seems it has picked up popularity. They are not calorie free, but easy to add some fiber. Many fruits and veggies are fiber rich, including blackberries. Try adding fiber in moderation as in some people it has been known to cause a upset tummy! The key is getting fiber from foods you enjoy.

    Amen to that, I do the same exact thing.
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    I eat green salads.... They have a lot of fiber....
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    MsSnoddy wrote: »
    Any suggestion for fiber rich foods? I'm having a very hard time digesting food.

    Some cereals, protein bars like Quest & Atkins bars, veggies.
  • MsSnoddy
    MsSnoddy Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you guys for the responses. I'm definitely looking into all you have suggested!
  • AntonioP23
    AntonioP23 Posts: 80 Member
    The best fibre supplement I've used is Psyllium Husk (powdered form).

    As above, Chia Seeds are also great.

    I also like Flaxseed (Ground).

    Beans are also great.

    Ensure you are drinking lot's of water to aid your digestion
  • MsSnoddy
    MsSnoddy Posts: 11 Member
    Will do! My digestive system has not been acting normal since the fast. Been off for two weeks, I thought for sure that by now I would be ok.
  • Jolinia
    Jolinia Posts: 846 Member
    Raspberries have the most of all the fruits. Nuts and seeds have some. Almonds are the highest.
  • sad_kitty
    sad_kitty Posts: 84 Member
    I have GI issues too, and take daily narcotics for pain and I find water, movement, prebiotic foods/fibre and a good daily probiotic all helpful. Chia seeds, small servings of nuts and seeds, colourful skinned and cruciferous veggies and fruits like berries and pears and apples are all decent sources of fibre. I try to add either Chia, hemp seeds or ground flax to yogurt or oats for breakfast to help my gut work better in order to avoid using OTC laxatives and softeners. Sometimes I need them, but prefer not to rely on them.
  • MsSnoddy
    MsSnoddy Posts: 11 Member
    I feel the same way about OTC laxatives. When they do clean you, they take out the good stuff too. I will be getting seeds along with boosting my water intake to see how that helps. And now that you mention it, I do take medication from time to time for my back, so that could have a lot to do with what's going on with my system.
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