Topic: I think I need more fiber....

Blombie

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yeah....I don't need to go into details, but I'm pretty sure my diet is lacking fiber. What are some good fiber-packed foods I can eat? Thanks!





   

havingitall

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Fibre 1 cereal, fruits, veggies, quinoa. Any of the fibre or bran bars would help move things alongwink
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m2kjenn

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Flax Seed is a great thing to add to anything - buy it milled (I found mine by the flour) Just a tablespoon or two can be added to just about anything to up the fiber - cereal, yogurt, soups, chili, in most cases you won't even notice it.
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faithjobes

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I eat a fiber one bar every day-it's like a candy bar but it's fiber!
   

TShoe01

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There are all kinds of snacks on the market that have fiber. There are also a lot of fruits and vegetables that have fiber. My problem now is that everything that I have in the house has fiber so sometimes I have a hard time staying around the same amount everyday.

Good luck.



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kelly_a

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one serving of Great Value ( Walmart ) small red kidney beans....will fill you up!

60 cal
23g carb
0 fat
7g protein
25mg sodium
16g FIBER!!

i was recently diagnosed with diverticulosis, and thought i was gettin enuf with fruit, veggies and whole grains. normal is 25-35 a day, but since i have been eating the beans, i am sometimes over 50 to 60. these are the kind you have to soak over nite, then cook for 1-2 hrs, yeah a lengthy process, but i do mine on Sunday, a whole bag and then keep in frig for the week...well worth the effort! my favorite is 2 servings heated with 2 servings of fresh salsa in a wrap! YUM! very healthy and so far, no tootin yet! tongue

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Ever thought of a colon cleanse. About once a month for three days, I take HealthPlus Colon Cleanse. It does not have a laxative effect either. My doctor told me that it is good for people who lack sufficient fiber in their diet. It maintains my regularity. You can find information about it here:

http://www.healthplusinc.com/products/6

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khskr1

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I LOVE just a plain ol' apple for fiber!! Oatmeal and dates are also great options. Just make sure you don't get the oatmeal that's loaded with sugars. The most important part about upping fiber to correct, shall we say...deficiencies...is to stay consistant with your fiber intake. You won't see results overnight. Just keep it up and you'll be back in balance in no time! :) Good luck!
   

erickirb

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Just be sure to drink plenty of water with your fiber or the problem may get worse. Fiber needs water to do its thing
   

PureAndHealthy

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Make sure all your grains are whole - whole wheat bread that has as the first ingredient "STONE-GROUND WHOLE WHEAT", brown rice, whole wheat pasta... you get the idea. And just eat lots of clean whole foods - fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains are all packed with fiber. It's the fake "foods" people make in a test tube that are void of both fiber and virtually any nutritional value.


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Just be sure to drink plenty of water with your fiber or the problem may get worse. Fiber needs water to do its thing


Oh yes! Good point! Water, water, water! drinker


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Phoenix_Rising

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Green beans have fiber. I had to feed them to your niece to help with her fiber intake! wink Any kind of beans too.

Warning: Fiber One bars are great and taste good too. Be aware that you will be able to clear the room later.... and I'm not just talking about running off the husband, I'm talking about being able to make the dog leave the room!! noway I only eat them for breakfast when I know I will have an evening alone. blushing
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Blombie

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Warning: Fiber One bars are great and taste good too. Be aware that you will be able to clear the room later.... and I'm not just talking about running off the husband, I'm talking about being able to make the dog leave the room!! noway I only eat them for breakfast when I know I will have an evening alone. blushing





WAHAHAHAHAHA laugh laugh laugh





   

Phoenix_Rising

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Warning: Fiber One bars are great and taste good too. Be aware that you will be able to clear the room later.... and I'm not just talking about running off the husband, I'm talking about being able to make the dog leave the room!! noway I only eat them for breakfast when I know I will have an evening alone. blushing


WAHAHAHAHAHA laugh laugh laugh


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I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles. Audrey Hepburn

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Definitely water with your fiber and don't increase too drastically too quickly. When I started tracking my meals and eating tons more fiber, I was so bloated I looked pregnant. Now I eat around 30 g fiber per day and feel wonderful happy



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dartboarddiva

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Fiber One has lots of great products ... cereal, muffin mixes, pancake mix, yogurt, even pop tarts! Everything I have tried is really good. I usually eat half a fiber bar because they are so rich -- and I have a huge sweet tooth!

Has anyone tried those dried prunes they advertise that are individually wrapped?

   

Blombie

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Warning: Fiber One bars are great and taste good too. Be aware that you will be able to clear the room later.... and I'm not just talking about running off the husband, I'm talking about being able to make the dog leave the room!! noway I only eat them for breakfast when I know I will have an evening alone. blushing


WAHAHAHAHAHA laugh laugh laugh


I'm honest to a fault. drinker


Just so you know, the next thing on my To Do list is to edit the pictures from Friday night. I just finished loading the BalloonFest pics on facebook last night so Friday's pics will be edited and maybe loaded tonight. Every time I look at your profile pic here it reminds me to get it done.





   

Phoenix_Rising

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Warning: Fiber One bars are great and taste good too. Be aware that you will be able to clear the room later.... and I'm not just talking about running off the husband, I'm talking about being able to make the dog leave the room!! noway I only eat them for breakfast when I know I will have an evening alone. blushing


WAHAHAHAHAHA laugh laugh laugh


I'm honest to a fault. drinker


Just so you know, the next thing on my To Do list is to edit the pictures from Friday night. I just finished loading the BalloonFest pics on facebook last night so Friday's pics will be edited and maybe loaded tonight. Every time I look at your profile pic here it reminds me to get it done.


Yes, hurry up and load pics of me and your darling niece.
And eat some fiber. glasses
I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles. Audrey Hepburn

Go Apps!

   

ivykivy

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They are awesome. Especially when you need immediate relief.bigsmile Amazing and nutritious.

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Has anyone tried those dried prunes they advertise that are individually wrapped?
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
Proverbs 23:3
   

Blombie

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I had a small golden delicious apple and a banana today....mfp says the banana has more fiber than the apple! Is that across the board or does a different type of apple have more fiber?





   

dartboarddiva

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I dunno ... Nutrition Advisor says apples have more fiber than bananas ... but they are both good for what ails you ...

   

cds2327

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I drink pink lemonade metamucil before dinner. i do it about a half hour before, so the fiber kicks in and I end up not eating as much at dinnertime. also aids with the whole fiber issues.

   

karissastephens

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Im in loooove with metimucil's Fiber Wafers!!!!!!! THEY ARE SO GOOD and taste just like cookies!! So i eat them when Im craving dessert after a meal and it helps with the fiber :) and makes u full!
   

jocelyne2

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Raspberries have alot of fiber if I remember correctly 7 grams per cup . drinker


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QUOTE:

Warning: Fiber One bars are great and taste good too. Be aware that you will be able to clear the room later.... and I'm not just talking about running off the husband, I'm talking about being able to make the dog leave the room!! noway I only eat them for breakfast when I know I will have an evening alone. blushing


Oh my gosh, she's not lying. No one warned me and I ate 2 one day on the road traveling for work. Thank goodness I was in the car by myself! laugh blushing But meeting one-on-one with employees all that day was torture. I can usually handle one at a time though.

I just eat lots of fruits & veggies. I almost always get 25-30 grams/day.

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