Breakfast Foods High in Fiber
Starting the morning with a good breakfast is a great way to build energy for the day's activities and keep the digestive system working smoothly. A high fiber breakfast can help you feel fuller longer. Here are foods high in fiber you can add to your breakfast menu.
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Fruit
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Fruit is a high-fiber food that also provides natural sugar, no fat and not a lot of calories. Dried fruits, like prunes, are especially high in fiber. In some fruits most of the fiber is in the skin, so don't peel that apple, pear, or peach.
Baked Goods
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Whole grains are a good source of fiber. Look for whole wheat muffins (regular or English) and bread. Even bagels come whole-grain, with more fiber than the other types. Baked goods with barley, corn or brown rice are especially high in fiber.
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Cereal
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Many cereals are high fiber and good choices for breakfast. Some varieties and brands that contain significant fiber are raisin bran, Fiber One, All Bran, Kashi Go Lean, Cheerios, and shredded wheat. Oatmeal is naturally high in fiber and comes in both instant and stove-top versions. There are also multigrain hot breakfast cereals available that mix oatmeal with other grains.
Nuts and Seeds
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Nuts are high in fiber, some more than others. Good choices are almonds (often found in packaged cereals and trail mixes), pistachios and pecans. Seeds, including pumpkin and sesame, add fiber to breakfast. Add nuts or seeds to baked goods to increase their fiber level. Soy nuts, in addition to being high in fiber, add protein to the meal.
Consideration
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What defines breakfast food is as unique as you are. If your choice of fiber for breakfast is a slice of whole wheat pizza with lots of vegetables, there is nothing wrong with that. Another food to consider is flaxseed, which can be sprinkled on just about anything you eat for breakfast. It adds fiber, as well as healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
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