Fiber additives

meghanelana
meghanelana Posts: 8 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I’m looking for creative ways to get more fiber in during the day, specifically for breakfast in protein shakes and meals other than oatmeal. Are they any protein powders with higher fiber content?

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  • lx1x
    lx1x Posts: 38,330 Member
    Benefiber added to your protein shakes
  • kosseychick
    kosseychick Posts: 244 Member
    I add milled flax seeds to my shakes and even my scrambled eggs in the morning. It is high in fiber.
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    meghanelana wrote: »
    I’m looking for creative ways to get more fiber in during the day, specifically for breakfast in protein shakes and meals other than oatmeal. Are they any protein powders with higher fiber content?

    Could just add more non starchy veggies. Broccoli, spinach, kale, cauliflower, okra... ect... are full of fiber!
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    The best thing I did to increase my daily fiber is add more beans and lentils. In addition, they have a pretty balanced macro mix, that I personally find really filling.

    However you decide to do it, increase your fiber slowly over time. Rapid changes in fiber consumption one way or the other can be ummm digestively distressing :wink:
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    kimny72 wrote: »
    The best thing I did to increase my daily fiber is add more beans and lentils. In addition, they have a pretty balanced macro mix, that I personally find really filling.

    However you decide to do it, increase your fiber slowly over time. Rapid changes in fiber consumption one way or the other can be ummm digestively distressing :wink:

    No lie sister! Why do people want to add fiber when mother nature made such good sources? My question to OP is, are you going to add fiber to a protein shake for the rest of your life?
  • meghanelana
    meghanelana Posts: 8 Member
    psychod787 wrote: »
    kimny72 wrote: »
    The best thing I did to increase my daily fiber is add more beans and lentils. In addition, they have a pretty balanced macro mix, that I personally find really filling.

    However you decide to do it, increase your fiber slowly over time. Rapid changes in fiber consumption one way or the other can be ummm digestively distressing :wink:

    No lie sister! Why do people want to add fiber when mother nature made such good sources? My question to OP is, are you going to add fiber to a protein shake for the rest of your life?

    Sorry - maybe I wasn’t entirely clear. I’m looking for more ways to increase my fiber overall, but the option to have higher fiber protein shakes can’t be a bad thing! Moreover, I’m just looking for little adds I can make (I would have never thought of okra) in any daily meal. Thanks
  • neugebauer52
    neugebauer52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    I use wheat bran as a dietary fiber - either as part of breakfast muesli or mixed in with stews / soups. 1 table spoon is enough.
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    Well... I was just suggesting IF you are going to drink your nutrition, your choice no right or wrong, add some frozen spinach or kale. Not only get the fiber, but the micro nutrients, iron, vitamins c, k... ect... best of luck!😁
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    edited April 2019
    meghanelana wrote: »
    I’m looking for creative ways to get more fiber in during the day, specifically for breakfast in protein shakes and meals other than oatmeal. Are they any protein powders with higher fiber content?

    You can add flaxseed or other ingredients with fiber in a smoothie. Adds calories, but also healthy fats. If you add avocado (I often do, and have it on the side with a veg omelet breakfast), it also adds some fiber. Various kinds of berries and some fruit/veg will too, of course.

    My best way of getting in fiber is beans/lentils, however. If I have them, I'm always quite high for the day (my goal is 30+ and I'm usually around 40).
  • nocgirl72
    nocgirl72 Posts: 139 Member
    edited April 2019
    Psyllium husk is great to add to shakes or yogurt. It’s 7g of fiber for 2 TB I bought the NOW brand at Sprouts. Avocados and whole grain toast are great for fiber and raspberries as well.

    Kashi go lean has a crazy amount of fiber if you ever want a good healthy cereal.

  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
    If you’re into protein bars, Quest bars are pretty high in both protein and fiber for the calories.
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
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    =Soluble corn fiber based (same as what is in Quest bars...currently)

    More conventional supplement route - psyllium with no additives/sweeteners:
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  • Safari_Gal
    Safari_Gal Posts: 888 Member
    If you are into baking- a teaspoon/TBS or oat fiber is a great add in. Chia in puddings, flax seed in shakes.

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