Fiber Facts, Is You’re Body Getting It’s Daily Dose?

July 28, 2009 on 10:14 am | In The Heart of Your Home | No Comments

Fiber Facts, Is You’re Body Getting It’s Daily Dose?
Here are some ways you know:

1. Look for foods that are high in fiber like: Strawberries, Apples, Bananas, Berries, nectarines, peaches, pears, citrus fruits, and Raspberries.

2. Whole-grain breads, and high in fiber cereals like: shredded wheat, cheerios, whole wheat flakes and even oatmeal.

3. It is better to snack on air popped popcorn, add a little garlic salt for a little flavoring.

4. Adding barley to soups is a great source of fiber.

5. Use whole grains such as bulgur wheat which is great for mixing in with your meat when making meatloaf or stuffed peppers.

6. Use whole-wheat flour for baking breads, cookies and muffins. Just replace half of the amount of flour in the recipe for whole wheat flour.

7. If you’re making an Italian dish try using whole wheat pasta instead of white pasta.

8. It is better to use brown rice instead of white rice.

9. Eat lima beans, kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans and soybeans.

10. Look for these vegetables: Broccoli, carrots, and potatoes. When eating vegetables like potatoes it is best to leave the peel on. That goes for fruit as well.

11. Your daily dose of fiber should be at least 10-25 grams.

Fiber is very important for your body. Not only does it help lower cholesterol, and the risk of certain types of cancer it also helps you control your appetite, and minimizes the complications of diabetes.

While getting enough fiber in your diet is important you should make sure that you also get enough vitamins and nutrients from other food sources as well.

You must also drink plenty of liquids. If you do not drink plenty of liquids preferably water and milk, fiber can slow down or cause your body not to digest food properly.