Fiber! Why Are You So Illusive?

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onemorelardo
onemorelardo Posts: 26 Member
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I have been eating my veggies. Veggies which are high in fiber like brussell sprouts, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, etc. I've switched all grains to wholegrain (even pastas). I've choked down bowls of oatmeal, even though I absolutely detest oatmeal, and yet...I still can't hit my daily fiber goal.

I really REALLY don't want to have to drink those fiber powder drinks that my grandmother did (politely hiding her face to outlast the gag reflex, before turning around).

Does anyone have any tips for this? How are you hitting your fiber requirement?
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  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    Spinach and psyllium husk tend to be my primary sources, though I honestly barely pay attention to fiber anymore. One of the benefits of my woe.
  • onemorelardo
    onemorelardo Posts: 26 Member
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    I have to get my cholesterol count down before my doctor visit on the 20th. This is my major reason for wanting to reach my fiber requirement, but it is difficult to do.
  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,339 Member
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    If you're having a hard time reaching your fiber goal, and you feel you need to increase it and can't without food, you may need to resort to a drink here and there...the good news is it isn't as bad as the one Gramma drank!
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
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    I shoot for 25-30 grams a day. Eating fiber definitely makes a positive impact on both my cholesterol and blood sugar - which according to my doctor are 'picture perfect'. I eat high fiber foods in general, but sometimes I supplement with psyllium husk. Personally, I think the raspberry smooth Metamucil is pretty tolerable.

    For high fiber foods, a serving of air-popped popcorn has 6 grams of fiber (I add butter, of course). Hummus, raw veggies, black bean salsa/salad are good sources, too.
  • Marss86
    Marss86 Posts: 33 Member
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    Apples, avocado, beans, chickpeas, and quinoa are great for higher fiber foods. You can sprinkle flax seed on your food/smoothie, which has a good deal of fiber.
  • onemorelardo
    onemorelardo Posts: 26 Member
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    Thank you all. I'm definitely going to try the Kellog's All Bran Buds and give Metamucil a chance.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    If you can't stand a straight fiber supplement, make some low carb bread. The psyllium husk in it is the exact same as what's in the supps.

    ETA: I'm an idiot and linked the wrong thing. Use this, just knock the cheese off if you don't want the extra kcals: http://www.ruled.me/keto-grilled-cheese-sandwich/
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    1992fx3 wrote: »
    Kellog's All Bran Buds, 1/3 cup is 51% of the RDA.

    Fiber One & Kashi Go Lean are high fiber cereals too. I stick with the original "flavored" ones because they don't have "added" fiber in the form of chicory root (ugh). I put a couple tablespoons on my yogurt.
  • onemorelardo
    onemorelardo Posts: 26 Member
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    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    If you can't stand a straight fiber supplement, make some low carb bread. The psyllium husk in it is the exact same as what's in the supps.
    http://www.ruled.me/low-carb-focaccia-bread/

    Excellent tip! I'm going to try this. Thank you!
  • kthompson601
    kthompson601 Posts: 174 Member
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    I am vegetarian and tend to do very well with getting enough fiber; I never drink those fiber mixes. Looking through my diary, it seems I get about 8 grams of fiber just from my morning smoothie (which has kale) and then whenever I cook with pasta, I always use a whole wheat version, or one that has fiber added in. I eat a lot of beans too.

    Have you tried FiberOne products? They make cookies and bars. I have a FiberOne cookie with my lunch almost every day. It's 5 grams of fiber and just 120 calories, so I think it makes a pretty fair dessert. You might try subbing out a dessert or snack for one of their products. (I think they taste good!) I also like to eat apples, which have 5 grams of fiber.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,395 MFP Moderator
    edited July 2016
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    And if you detest oatmeal, you should switch to eggs or another type of breakfast, or learn to make overnight oats. That has made the world of difference for me now with oatmeal.

    Quest protein bars have a lot of fiber in them as well. I get a lot of my fiber from them.
  • punkrockgoth
    punkrockgoth Posts: 534 Member
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    Beans and lentils are also high in fiber. I'm sorry. I don't really have anything useful to add to this conversation. I am always always always WAY over my fiber and that was even when I was still at 1400 calories a day. It's even moreso now that I've raised my calorie goal.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    jaredlrice wrote: »
    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    If you can't stand a straight fiber supplement, make some low carb bread. The psyllium husk in it is the exact same as what's in the supps.
    http://www.ruled.me/low-carb-focaccia-bread/

    Excellent tip! I'm going to try this. Thank you!

    I edited my post above, but in case you missed it, I'm a dumb and linked the wrong thing. Meant to link this http://www.ruled.me/keto-grilled-cheese-sandwich/ and say that if you don't want the extra kcals, just drop the cheese.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,395 MFP Moderator
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    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    jaredlrice wrote: »
    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    If you can't stand a straight fiber supplement, make some low carb bread. The psyllium husk in it is the exact same as what's in the supps.
    http://www.ruled.me/low-carb-focaccia-bread/

    Excellent tip! I'm going to try this. Thank you!

    I edited my post above, but in case you missed it, I'm a dumb and linked the wrong thing. Meant to link this http://www.ruled.me/keto-grilled-cheese-sandwich/ and say that if you don't want the extra kcals, just drop the cheese.

    Wow that looks amazing! Thanks. My wife will love this since she has to be LCHF
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 5,948 Member
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    jaredlrice wrote: »
    I have been eating my veggies. Veggies which are high in fiber like brussell sprouts, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, etc. I've switched all grains to wholegrain (even pastas). I've choked down bowls of oatmeal, even though I absolutely detest oatmeal, and yet...I still can't hit my daily fiber goal.

    I really REALLY don't want to have to drink those fiber powder drinks that my grandmother did (politely hiding her face to outlast the gag reflex, before turning around).

    Does anyone have any tips for this? How are you hitting your fiber requirement?

    How much fiber are you shooting for? I usually shoot for 15 grams per 1000 calories...
  • CorneliusPhoton
    CorneliusPhoton Posts: 965 Member
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    Add chia seeds your oatmeal or breakfast cereal. Eat a lot more black beans and lentils, they have huge amounts of fiber. Raspberries and pears are great on the fruit side.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    psulemon wrote: »
    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    jaredlrice wrote: »
    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    If you can't stand a straight fiber supplement, make some low carb bread. The psyllium husk in it is the exact same as what's in the supps.
    http://www.ruled.me/low-carb-focaccia-bread/

    Excellent tip! I'm going to try this. Thank you!

    I edited my post above, but in case you missed it, I'm a dumb and linked the wrong thing. Meant to link this http://www.ruled.me/keto-grilled-cheese-sandwich/ and say that if you don't want the extra kcals, just drop the cheese.

    Wow that looks amazing! Thanks. My wife will love this since she has to be LCHF

    Oh man, if that's the case, have her go through all of that dude's recipes on that site. Everything I have made from there is legitimately fantastic.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,426 Member
    edited July 2016
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    https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000193.htm
    Beans, lentils, peas
    Raisin bran cereal, Grape Nuts
    Bran muffins
    Almonds, peanuts
    Popcorn
    Artichokes
    Prunes

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/cholesterol/art-20045192
  • onemorelardo
    onemorelardo Posts: 26 Member
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    J72FIT wrote: »
    jaredlrice wrote: »
    I have been eating my veggies. Veggies which are high in fiber like brussell sprouts, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, etc. I've switched all grains to wholegrain (even pastas). I've choked down bowls of oatmeal, even though I absolutely detest oatmeal, and yet...I still can't hit my daily fiber goal.

    I really REALLY don't want to have to drink those fiber powder drinks that my grandmother did (politely hiding her face to outlast the gag reflex, before turning around).

    Does anyone have any tips for this? How are you hitting your fiber requirement?

    How much fiber are you shooting for? I usually shoot for 15 grams per 1000 calories...

    My diary says I need 38g, but I'm only hitting about 15 to 20 per day.

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