The Benefits of Fiber: For Your Heart, Weight, and Energy

[geeezer]

TweetEasy High-Fiber Breakfasts

Do you have trouble getting 25-38 grams of dietary fiber each day, the amount recommended by the Institute of Medicine for better health? If so, start your day with one of these easy high-fiber breakfasts. They are delicious, and equally important, because they contain fiber and protein, they will help you feel full and satisfied until lunch.

Fruit and Nutty Oatmeal. Make your favorite oatmeal with nonfat or low-fat milk, and top it with a tablespoon of dried fruits and unsalted chopped nuts. Dried fruits with the most fiber are apricots, dates, plums, and raisins. Making oatmeal with low-fat milk results in a creamy, flavorful taste. Add flax seeds for crunch and even more fiber. 336 calories and 6 g fiber.
Chunky Monkey English Muffin. Top a whole wheat English muffin with a tablespoon of chunky peanut butter, sliced banana. and top with raisins for a perennial favorite of kids and adults too. 303 calories and 8 g fiber.
High-Fiber Cereal with Fruit. What could be easier than a bowl of high-fiber cereal topped with fruit and low-fat milk? Berries top the list of fruits with the most fiber, so choose blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries, either fresh or frozen. Choose a cereal with at least 5 grams of fiber per serving, such as bran flakes or shredded wheat. 242 calories and 10 g fiber.
Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes or Waffles. Substitute whole wheat flour in your favorite pancake or waffle batter, then toss in fresh or frozen blueberries. Top it with more blueberries for a warm and yummy breakfast everyone will love. This might be a Saturday family breakfast if you are crunched for time on week days. 234 calories and 5 g fiber.
Veggie Scramble, Whole Grain Toast, and Tomato Juice. Scramble an egg, and toss in a handful of spinach leaves or leftover broccoli from dinner last night to make a healthy scramble. Toast the whole grain bread, English muffin, or bagel and serve it with a glass of tomato juice for a fast and easy fiber-rich meal. 234 calories and 6 g fiber.
Blackberry Yogurt Breakfast Parfait. Colorful and wholesome, this breakfast parfait looks like dessert when using a clear glass to show off the beautiful layers of blackberries and low-fat vanilla yogurt, topped with a tablespoon of granola. Prepare the parfait the night before (but add the granola right before eating) for a super fast, delicious breakfast. 272 calories and 6 g fiber.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie. Start with one cup of strawberries, add ½ cup plain, nonfat Greek style yogurt, ½ banana, ½ cup orange juice and a few ice cubes. Blend in the blender and you have a healthy meal in minutes. This is a winner for people who don't really like to eat first thing in the morning, but don't mind drinking a sweet concoction. 234 calories and 5 g fiber.
Breakfast Bean Burrito. Scramble one egg, toss in ¼ cup black beans, and place in the center of a warmed 5" whole grain tortilla. Top with a tablespoon of salsa and wrap it up for a high-fiber Mexican treat that you can eat on the go. 253 calories and 7 g fiber.

[jipped genes]

Tweetmetamucil in the morning and forget about it. way easier than trying to count grams of fiber. so much food today is processed and has little fiber.

[guns01]

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metamucil in the morning and forget about it. way easier than trying to count grams of fiber. so much food today is processed and has little fiber.

the cool thing about metamucil is that most of the time it is sugar free. when you have fiber along side of sugar the fiber attaches to the sugar and doesnt do what it is supposed to do. so opt for a fiber source that has zero sugar or if you are having yourself a nice sugary cheat you can include some fiber with it to pull some of it out

[Rake]

TweetWalmart has fiber tablets and capsules. Take a fist full twice a day and you poop like a champ.

[BABY1]

TweetRemember there are 2 kinds of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Both are essential and adequate water intake is important when you are loading up on fiber so things "move along".

[animal87]

TweetI've had to start takeing fiber, even tho I eat oatmeal ed and t does help alot.

[Yohimbe]

TweetI supplement with metamucil as well. I think most people associate fiber with staying regular, but it does have a host of other benefits as well, including heart health, weight management, etc.. Just a few more reasons to make sure you are getting enough fiber.

[jipped genes]

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the cool thing about metamucil is that most of the time it is sugar free. when you have fiber along side of sugar the fiber attaches to the sugar and doesnt do what it is supposed to do. so opt for a fiber source that has zero sugar or if you are having yourself a nice sugary cheat you can include some fiber with it to pull some of it out

I always get sugar free. that is very interesting. thank you. that made my day............shows you what kind of day I had

[Dzone]

TweetPsyllium husks seem to be the best. If I eat enough of it, I hardly need any toilet paper. Gross, but its a fact lol

[guns01]

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Psyllium husks seem to be the best. If I eat enough of it, I hardly need any toilet paper. Gross, but its a fact lol

hell yeah man. that's what is in the walmart brand metamucil as a matter of fact and half the price too

[jipped genes]

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Psyllium husks seem to be the best. If I eat enough of it, I hardly need any toilet paper. Gross, but its a fact lol

yeah that is true. and gross but it gives a person a nice clean taper. HAHAHA