Suggestions for eating more fiber

linda768
linda768 Posts: 22
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
I have never been a big fan of fruits and vegetables so needless to say, I don't get enough fiber. Any suggestions?

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  • japruzze
    japruzze Posts: 453 Member
    I add flax seeds to my yogurt and protien shakes for additional fiber. Has a slightly nutty taste.
  • Noadi
    Noadi Posts: 27
    There are more reasons to eat fruit and veggies than just fiber so you really should try to find some that you like or dishes you can sneak them into.

    Whole grains have lots of fiber so that's a good non-fruit and veggie source.
  • gastankerdriver
    gastankerdriver Posts: 162
    Split pea soup, lentl soup, psyllium mixed with pineapple coconut juice, prunes, apricots, mangoes, bananas, guacamole dip, refried bean burritos, vegan yogurt, whole wheat tortillas. Did any of this help?
  • smlamb33
    smlamb33 Posts: 342 Member
    I love Fiber Plus Yogurt Berry Crunch cereal and 90 calorie Fiber One bars for my fiber! Yum!!
  • alyson820
    alyson820 Posts: 448 Member
    I take citrucel
  • cjgsmg
    cjgsmg Posts: 131 Member
    I love Fiber Plus Yogurt Berry Crunch cereal and 90 calorie Fiber One bars for my fiber! Yum!!

    I LOVE the Fiber One bars. They are pretty low in calories and pack a ton of fiber.
  • linda768
    linda768 Posts: 22
    Thanks everyone! This gives me somewhere to start.
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    I love Fiber Plus Yogurt Berry Crunch cereal and 90 calorie Fiber One bars for my fiber! Yum!!

    I LOVE the Fiber One bars. They are pretty low in calories and pack a ton of fiber.

    But there is ton of sugar in them!!! :noway:
  • tnrunningnurse
    tnrunningnurse Posts: 549 Member
    I take Metamucil in the morning, I eat whole grain breads, Put wheat germ in my smoothies and I eat steel cut oats.
  • Micheller1210
    Micheller1210 Posts: 460 Member
    beans, boiled, red, black, pinto,white, lentils, split peas......all great!
  • Mijo88
    Mijo88 Posts: 69 Member
    I sprinkle All bran buds on my salad.
  • JasonSwetland
    JasonSwetland Posts: 235 Member
    metamucil everyday. Somedays twice. Also Whole grains have more fiber. Whole rolled oats instead of instant oatmeal is a good choice, and only takes a few minutes longer to prepare (Nuke it with water for 2-3 minutes) Of course Brown rice, Brown pasta, all are good.
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    I drink about 1000 of my calories each day. I work 8-10hrs and its easier for me to blend oats, protein, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.

    I just grabbed a thing of benefiber and throw some of that in sometimes.

    Lifes just easier when you drink things.

    I even blend and drink salsa and tuna.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    have you tried yam/shiritake noodles? hardly any calories (6 per 100g) and loads of fibre. don't get the 'miracle' ones all the celebs are on - most japanese food websites have the exact same product for a fraction of the price.
  • msqdpie
    msqdpie Posts: 92 Member
    Totally Flax seed! 4 grams per serving!
    :happy:
  • foxbat2828
    foxbat2828 Posts: 391 Member
    Flaxseed is a good item to sprinkle in/on everything. We mix it with taco meat, in sauces/soups, on salads, in with pasta, on top of pizzas ... just about anywhere.

    Another thing to look at, if you do wraps or fajitas or anything like that are Flatouts and the Ole Xtreme Wellness Low Carb Tortillas. The Flatouts have about 9 grams of fiber in one wrap and just around 90 calories in the light version. The Ole Xtreme Wellness have 12 grams of fiber in one tortilla and only 71 calories. We use these in more than just "wrap mode." We make pizzas with them as well as Mexican lasagna which is really high in fiber because it has refried beans, the Ole Wellness Wraps, and flaxseed mixed in there. If you add any veggies to it as well, you can make it with meat or veggies or both, it can become a serious "cleanser." :smile:

    The other big thing that we've done is change out our breads. We use the Aunt Millie's Fiber For Life breads which have about 5-6 grams of fiber in two slices and tend to be around 70 calories for two slices of bread.
  • wftiger
    wftiger Posts: 1,283 Member
    I mix veggies in stuff. A can of pumpkin in chili gives you fiber and you never even taste it. Other than that I eat low carb tortillas/pitas as those are whole grain with lots of fiber. Just watch the sodium in those they can get high.

    Chia seeds are a good one for an added. I used to mix in oatmeal and such when I could have that for breakfast. I guess you can also make a drink that is pretty good but I never tried that.
  • linda768
    linda768 Posts: 22
    Thanks everyone! Your suggestions are giving me a lot to think about.
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