Switch to whole grains. These include brown rice, barley, millet, amaranth and whole wheat.
Step2
Avoid white bread or any baked products made with white flour.
Step3
Add beans to your diet. Good ones are lentils, black-eyed peas, lima beans, great northern beans and chickpeas.
Step4
Eat more raw vegetables. Cooking can reduce the fiber content.
Step5
Add more fresh fruit to your diet.
Step6
Sprinkle bran flakes in your morning cereal.
Step7
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.
on 9/21/2007
Here's a list of easy-to-use sources of fiber (e.g., already put together for you and ready to eat!): http://mircat.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/how-to-eat-25-30-grams-of-fiber-per-day/
on 10/23/2006
Look for the low-carb, high-fiber version of some of your favorite foods. For example, tortillas are sold low carb, hi-fiber. Also many breakfast cereals have extremely high amounts of fiber in them.
on 1/25/2006
Steel cut oats and those thick Scottish oats are so nutty and delicious. Rolled wheat is great and part of the U.S. Surplus Food Program. Tough to find, though. Latest news is that whole grains won't prevent your cancer. But it still works on heart health and intestinal health.
on 1/5/2006
Years ago, I decided to aid my digestion by consuming increased quantities of fiber. Soon I became sick of oatmeal, raisin bran, mashed potatoes, and all the other usual sources. I did some research and found a very alternative fiber source -- I take a single piece of 2-ply toilet paper and dissolve it in about 8 ounces of water. This mixture can then be drank and it tastes quite delectable. The best part is that if one is making something like macaroni and cheese he or she could replace the regular water with the fiber water, and it would be even better. And don't worry about health concerns, consuming toilet paper is entirely safe.
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Mircat said
on 9/21/2007 Here's a list of easy-to-use sources of fiber (e.g., already put together for you and ready to eat!): http://mircat.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/how-to-eat-25-30-grams-of-fiber-per-day/
outdoorperson said
on 10/23/2006 Look for the low-carb, high-fiber version of some of your favorite foods. For example, tortillas are sold low carb, hi-fiber. Also many breakfast cereals have extremely high amounts of fiber in them.
Anonymous said
on 1/25/2006 Steel cut oats and those thick Scottish oats are so nutty and delicious. Rolled wheat is great and part of the U.S. Surplus Food Program. Tough to find, though. Latest news is that whole grains won't prevent your cancer. But it still works on heart health and intestinal health.
Anonymous said
on 12/19/2005 Flax seeds have a huge source of fiber, and have many other perks as well.
Anonymous said
on 1/5/2006 Years ago, I decided to aid my digestion by consuming increased quantities of fiber. Soon I became sick of oatmeal, raisin bran, mashed potatoes, and all the other usual sources. I did some research and found a very alternative fiber source -- I take a single piece of 2-ply toilet paper and dissolve it in about 8 ounces of water. This mixture can then be drank and it tastes quite delectable. The best part is that if one is making something like macaroni and cheese he or she could replace the regular water with the fiber water, and it would be even better. And don't worry about health concerns, consuming toilet paper is entirely safe.