I was wondering if anyone can tell me what foods have fiber in them. I know that we are suppose be getting 25-35 grams of fiber a day however, sometimes I wonder if I manage that.
Be careful with the avocado though as it is also high in fat content.
Do a search on someplace like WebMd, or QualityHealth and search for high fiber foods, you should get some information that way. You could also use a good serch enging and type the same phrase in and you may actually find a website with an actual list on it. As a last resort call your PCP since they almost ALWAYS have access to a list of almost any type of restriction one could have. The dieticians and nutritionists have to have those types of lists on hand for the patients they are helping.
Stephanie
Avocados have good polyunsaturated fats.
Plant fats = good
Animal fats (in excess) = bad
I eat a lot of avocado and cook with olive oil which is also another good fat. My blood lipids (fats) are normal whenever I have my blood tested for my yearly physical.
But anyway, to the OP try Fiber One cereal. The original one tastes really great with fresh strawberries and gives you over half of your daily requirement of fiber.
Also, to add more fiber to your diet, try stuff like Fiber Sure powder and ground Flax Seed (I use that and you can get it from any health food store or natural remedies store) and you can put even more fiber in your diet. You can put it in stuff like soups and smoothies.
Try swiching to a higher fiber bread too. You can easily find it in your grocery store, you just have to look at the nutrition facts on labels for fiber content.
Eating more vegetables can give you more fiber too. I steam mine lightly to get them kinda soft but still kinda firm so my digestive system can still have more roughage to work with. Be careful with high starch veggies like potatoes (sweet potatoes are better), corn, beets and carrots. They will raise your blood glucose and give you cravings to eat more.
Whew, sorry! I just thought I would give you what works for me.
Quoting majikme:
Be careful with the avocado though as it is also high in fat content.
Do a search on someplace like WebMd, or QualityHealth and search for high fiber foods, you should get some information that way. You could also use a good serch enging and type the same phrase in and you may actually find a website with an actual list on it. As a last resort call your PCP since they almost ALWAYS have access to a list of almost any type of restriction one could have. The dieticians and nutritionists have to have those types of lists on hand for the patients they are helping.
Stephanie
Yes Avocado is a "good" fat BUT if one is looking to be healthy and possibly lose weight, or even maintain weight you shouldn't overdue ANY fats as too much of a "good" thing just gets stored in your body as... let's here it.. FAT! I have known vegans who swore up and down that avocadoes were good fats but they gained and gained and gained weight and couldn't figure out why. I'm NOT saying that it's not a good option and a tasty one at that , but as with anything and everything... all good things in moderation. The Fiber One cereals are good sources as are some of the ganola bars by both Special K and Fiber One, Kashi brand things are higher in good fiber sources as well. Basically read labels and compare products to choose a higher fiber option.
I also agree with the poster about the veggies. Veggies are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, ruffage and so much more that not eating them in larger quantities is a mistake. Since I am a diabetic I have to have half of my plate filled with veggies and there are soooo many things you can do with them too. I do need to point out that peas are also a higher starch veggie that can lead to cravings for more food. Beans, also called lentils, are an excellent source of extra fiber and complex carbohydrates which actually help you to feel full longer which can help one if they are trying to lose some weight too. ( I only mention the weight loss and weight factors as this IS a plus size group and lets face it girls, many of us are trying to drop some weight.)
Quoting fabulousk:
Avocados have good polyunsaturated fats.
Plant fats = good
Animal fats (in excess) = bad
I eat a lot of avocado and cook with olive oil which is also another good fat. My blood lipids (fats) are normal whenever I have my blood tested for my yearly physical.
But anyway, to the OP try Fiber One cereal. The original one tastes really great with fresh strawberries and gives you over half of your daily requirement of fiber.
Also, to add more fiber to your diet, try stuff like Fiber Sure powder and ground Flax Seed (I use that and you can get it from any health food store or natural remedies store) and you can put even more fiber in your diet. You can put it in stuff like soups and smoothies.
Try swiching to a higher fiber bread too. You can easily find it in your grocery store, you just have to look at the nutrition facts on labels for fiber content.
Eating more vegetables can give you more fiber too. I steam mine lightly to get them kinda soft but still kinda firm so my digestive system can still have more roughage to work with. Be careful with high starch veggies like potatoes (sweet potatoes are better), corn, beets and carrots. They will raise your blood glucose and give you cravings to eat more.
Whew, sorry! I just thought I would give you what works for me.
Quoting majikme:
Be careful with the avocado though as it is also high in fat content.
Do a search on someplace like WebMd, or QualityHealth and search for high fiber foods, you should get some information that way. You could also use a good serch enging and type the same phrase in and you may actually find a website with an actual list on it. As a last resort call your PCP since they almost ALWAYS have access to a list of almost any type of restriction one could have. The dieticians and nutritionists have to have those types of lists on hand for the patients they are helping.
Stephanie
But I'm losing weight...
(40 lbs in 3 months)
Quoting majikme:
Yes Avocado is a "good" fat BUT if one is looking to be healthy and possibly lose weight, or even maintain weight you shouldn't overdue ANY fats as too much of a "good" thing just gets stored in your body as... let's here it.. FAT! I have known vegans who swore up and down that avocadoes were good fats but they gained and gained and gained weight and couldn't figure out why. I'm NOT saying that it's not a good option and a tasty one at that , but as with anything and everything... all good things in moderation. The Fiber One cereals are good sources as are some of the ganola bars by both Special K and Fiber One, Kashi brand things are higher in good fiber sources as well. Basically read labels and compare products to choose a higher fiber option.
I also agree with the poster about the veggies. Veggies are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, ruffage and so much more that not eating them in larger quantities is a mistake. Since I am a diabetic I have to have half of my plate filled with veggies and there are soooo many things you can do with them too. I do need to point out that peas are also a higher starch veggie that can lead to cravings for more food. Beans, also called lentils, are an excellent source of extra fiber and complex carbohydrates which actually help you to feel full longer which can help one if they are trying to lose some weight too. ( I only mention the weight loss and weight factors as this IS a plus size group and lets face it girls, many of us are trying to drop some weight.)
Quoting fabulousk:
Avocados have good polyunsaturated fats.
Plant fats = good
Animal fats (in excess) = bad
I eat a lot of avocado and cook with olive oil which is also another good fat. My blood lipids (fats) are normal whenever I have my blood tested for my yearly physical.
But anyway, to the OP try Fiber One cereal. The original one tastes really great with fresh strawberries and gives you over half of your daily requirement of fiber.
Also, to add more fiber to your diet, try stuff like Fiber Sure powder and ground Flax Seed (I use that and you can get it from any health food store or natural remedies store) and you can put even more fiber in your diet. You can put it in stuff like soups and smoothies.
Try swiching to a higher fiber bread too. You can easily find it in your grocery store, you just have to look at the nutrition facts on labels for fiber content.
Eating more vegetables can give you more fiber too. I steam mine lightly to get them kinda soft but still kinda firm so my digestive system can still have more roughage to work with. Be careful with high starch veggies like potatoes (sweet potatoes are better), corn, beets and carrots. They will raise your blood glucose and give you cravings to eat more.
Whew, sorry! I just thought I would give you what works for me.
Quoting majikme:
Be careful with the avocado though as it is also high in fat content.
Do a search on someplace like WebMd, or QualityHealth and search for high fiber foods, you should get some information that way. You could also use a good serch enging and type the same phrase in and you may actually find a website with an actual list on it. As a last resort call your PCP since they almost ALWAYS have access to a list of almost any type of restriction one could have. The dieticians and nutritionists have to have those types of lists on hand for the patients they are helping.
Stephanie
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- Anne518
on Sep. 26, 2009 at 7:10 PM