How to Make a High Fiber Smoothie

Blend the chunkie fruits for a delightful drink.

You can lose weight loss and improve your health by increasing the amount of fiber that is in your diet. The natural fiber content of fruits, vegetables and grains provides a sense of fullness to your stomach. You'll lose weight by consuming fewer calories, particularly later in the day when you want to satisfy your hunger. Eating a high-fiber diet helps prevent diabetes, colon cancer and heart disease. Adding more fiber to you diet at breakfast gets the day started on a healthy path.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup blackberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1 cup low fat milk
• 1 tbsp. ground flax seed
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

1. 

   Select fresh or frozen berries for to blend.

   Place 1/2 cup blackberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 cup low fat milk, 1 tbsp. ground flax seed, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, and 1/4 cup water into a blender.

2. Blend on high until the ingredients are smooth.

3. Remove the lid from the blender and pour the smoothie into a glass. For later use, pour it into a container with a secure lid and refrigerate.

References

• Mayo Clinic: Nutrition and Healthy Eating
• Clemson University Cooperative Extension: Fiber