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Getting enough fibre?
I maintain a fairly good diet, about 35 % protein, 20% fat and the rest
carbs. Despite eating all whole grains and lots of fruits and veggies, I find it hard getting enough fibre. I'd like to get about 30g a day but usually get between 18 and 25. Is it worth my while taking some type of fibre supplement?? Thanks, KR |
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Getting enough fibre?
"KR" wrote in message ups.com... I maintain a fairly good diet, about 35 % protein, 20% fat and the rest carbs. Despite eating all whole grains and lots of fruits and veggies, I find it hard getting enough fibre. I'd like to get about 30g a day but usually get between 18 and 25. Is it worth my while taking some type of fibre supplement?? Thanks, KR Imo, it sure is. Fiber helps you feel full longer, keeps you regular, and helps absorb some fat from the digestive tract preventing it from being digested. Fiber is an important element in my diet for sure. There are many options though. You can do a glass of a metamucil type product 1-3 times per day, or you can buy straight psyllium husk and mix it in your favorite juice. Then there is fiber one and all bran cereals. A 1/2 cup of fiber one has 14g fiber. |
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Getting enough fibre?
KR wrote: I maintain a fairly good diet, about 35 % protein, 20% fat and the rest carbs. Despite eating all whole grains and lots of fruits and veggies, I find it hard getting enough fibre. I'd like to get about 30g a day but usually get between 18 and 25. Is it worth my while taking some type of fibre supplement?? Thanks, KR Look at green beans. At 70 cal. per can, they are very low calorie and loaded with fiber, protein, and vitamin C. It may be one of the very best foods, and they are cheap, too, at 33 cents a can (3 servings). dkw |
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Getting enough fibre?
Thanks! I do have frozen green beans but don't eat them as often as I
should obviously. Katherine wrote: KR wrote: I maintain a fairly good diet, about 35 % protein, 20% fat and the rest carbs. Despite eating all whole grains and lots of fruits and veggies, I find it hard getting enough fibre. I'd like to get about 30g a day but usually get between 18 and 25. Is it worth my while taking some type of fibre supplement?? Thanks, KR Look at green beans. At 70 cal. per can, they are very low calorie and loaded with fiber, protein, and vitamin C. It may be one of the very best foods, and they are cheap, too, at 33 cents a can (3 servings). dkw |
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Getting enough fibre?
KR wrote: Thanks! I do have frozen green beans but don't eat them as often as I should obviously. Katherine wrote: KR wrote: I maintain a fairly good diet, about 35 % protein, 20% fat and the rest carbs. Despite eating all whole grains and lots of fruits and veggies, I find it hard getting enough fibre. I'd like to get about 30g a day but usually get between 18 and 25. Is it worth my while taking some type of fibre supplement?? Thanks, KR Look at green beans. At 70 cal. per can, they are very low calorie and loaded with fiber, protein, and vitamin C. It may be one of the very best foods, and they are cheap, too, at 33 cents a can (3 servings). dkw Normally, I prefer frozen, but with green beans the frozen ones with nothing added taste like a rubber erasor. I buy the canned with no added salt. They heat up in a minute or less in the microwave. For dieters, it works to eat them ahead of a meal because they are filling, too. dkw |
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Getting enough fibre?
On Nov 29, 5:02 am, "KR" wrote: I find it hard getting enough fibre. I'd like to get about 30g a day but usually get between 18 and 25. Is it worth my while taking some type of fibre supplement?? I would look for foods to add to my daily fiber totals. Choices over supplementing. Here's a good listing at Calorie King for fiber foods: http://www.calorieking.com/library/a...WlkPTg0OA.html Examples - apple w/skin 4.5 grams fiber, 1/2 cup baked beans in tomato sauce 10 grams fiber, 3/4 cup KashiGoLean cereal 10 grams fiber, 1 cup Healthy Valle lentil/bean soup 13 grams fiber = total 37.5 grams of fiber ... so not hard to reach the recommended 25-30 grams a day if you choose the right foods :-) joanne |
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