Getting enough fibre?

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KR - 29 Nov 2006 13:02 GMT

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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determined - 29 Nov 2006 19:21 GMT

>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,
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> 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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dkw12002@yahoo.com - 30 Nov 2006 02:53 GMT

> 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,
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> 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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KR - 30 Nov 2006 03:10 GMT

Thanks! I do have frozen green beans but don't eat them as often as I
should obviously.

Katherine

> > 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,
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> 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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dkw12002@yahoo.com - 30 Nov 2006 03:15 GMT

> Thanks! I do have frozen green beans but don't eat them as often as I
> should obviously.
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> > 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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KR - 30 Nov 2006 12:33 GMT

Thanks, I didn't see any without salt when I was at the grocery store
last night. I'll keep my eye open at our other grocery store chain
next time I'm there. They are still around fresh this time of year
too...

KR

> > Thanks! I do have frozen green beans but don't eat them as often as I
> > should obviously.
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> dieters, it works to eat them ahead of a meal because they are filling,
> too. dkw

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joanne - 30 Nov 2006 16:32 GMT

> 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/articles/Fiber-Counter_YWlkPTg0OA.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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