How to Eat More Fiber

Experts recommend increasing your daily intake of dietary fiber to between 20 and 35 grams.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Beans
• Bran Flakes
• Brown Rices
• Fruits
• Green Leafy Vegetables

1. Switch to whole grains. These include brown rice, barley, millet, amaranth and whole wheat.

2. Avoid white bread or any baked products made with white flour.

3. Add beans to your diet. Good ones are lentils, black-eyed peas, lima beans, great northern beans and chickpeas.

4. Eat more raw vegetables. Cooking can reduce the fiber content.

5. Add more fresh fruit to your diet.

6. Sprinkle bran flakes in your morning cereal.

7. Eat baked products made with wheat or oat bran.

Tips & Warnings

• Increase the fiber in your diet slowly, especially if you've been eating very little of it.

• If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.