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Easy ways to increase fiber intake daily?

I know I need to increase my fiber intake. I've been eating spinach salads more often, include 1 Tbsp flaxseed in my greek yogurt....

Other than eating more whole fruits & veg, are there any other options? 

Re: Easy ways to increase fiber intake daily?

  • Beans, wild rice, brown rice, oatmeal, and the fruits and veggies you are already eating. I also add benefiber to my breakfast and dinner (either in the drinks or sauces). I have crohns, so if I don't eat at least 35-40 grams of fiber a day (hard to do when I'm flaring) then I suffer!

    Good luck!

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  • Perhaps TMI, but a proctologist I saw about a year ago recommended Benefiber as well.  I actually like the fruity taste of the small packets and don't mind drinking it.  She also suggested putting flavorless Benefiber in my coffee or whatever I'm drinking or eating.
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  • imageJenMJM:
    Perhaps TMI, but a proctologist I saw about a year ago recommended Benefiber as well.  I actually like the fruity taste of the small packets and don't mind drinking it.  She also suggested putting flavorless Benefiber in my coffee or whatever I'm drinking or eating.

    I swear by Benefiber.

    I know naturally occuring fiber is so much better for me but my crazy travel schedule can really jack with my system so Benefiber is my 'don't leave home without it' item.

    And yes, the flavor shots are quite good and the flavorless stuff fully disolves in pasta sauce, soup, stirred into yogurt, coffee - anything.

  • Is your flaxseed ground? That is the best for digestion. I try for 2-3 tblspn a day 

     Flaxseed wrap: Mix 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed, one egg, dash of onion powder, 1 teaspoon coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix well and put in a lightly greased/non stick pie plate. Microwave on high 2-3 minutes and voila a home made wrap that is wheat free and HIGH in fiber! Just add all your fixin's and you have a lunch!

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  • I eat half a nature's own whole wheat bagel every day which along with fresh fruits and veggies seems to always get me to my recommended daily amount.  Plus, they are yummy.
  • Fiber One Original cereal!
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    My home office. Joeyzlovieg's hubby made it for me. I love it!
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