I've been noticing a significant lack of fiber in client's diets lately, which surprises me because of the prevalence of so many new products that have fiber and whole grains added to them. (Fiber One seems to come out with a new product every week - have you tried the yogurt?) Fiber is a very important part of weight control and overall health since it makes you feel full and keeps things moving nicely through the digestive system. The problem is with all the great new products out there, restaurants haven't been as quick to get on board. Eating out or taking in too often leaves a significant shortfall in the fiber arena. If you can find these choices at your local eateries, take advantage:
- whole grain pizza crust
- whole wheat buns or sub rolls
- whole wheat pasta
- spinach and other dark green leafy veggies (iceberg lettuce has very little fiber)
- brown rice or beans
I ran across this article that has some other good suggestions.
In the meanwhile, when you're at the store here are some of our high fiber favorites:
- Plumsweet cherry essence dried plums (store in the fridge, they taste much better cold)
- All Bran multigrain crackers
- Fiber One granola bars
- Roman Meal cereal bars
- Kashi Good Friends cereal
- Kashi GoLean frozen waffles
- Martin's whole wheat potato bread
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