CHALLENGE #11: 1/20 - 22 Days of Fitness & Health

BumpJackie

Fiber up.

 

Fiber is your buddy! It keeps everything moving through the large intestine, and fights against all-too-common (especially in pregnancy) constipation. Also, fiber-rich foods are usually nutrient-dense, meaning they fill you up without adding tons of calories. Shoot for 25 to 35 grams a day, and drink plenty of water to help the fiber move through your system. Veggies are a great choice. Go for crunchy (like carrots and celery) and cruciferous (like broccoli and cauliflower). Legumes and most fruits are also good sources. If veggies and beans make you gassy (and they probably will) try whole grain breads and cereals. These also contain lots of fiber but may be easier to digest. Avoid white foods like pasta, rice and non-whole grain bread.

 

What are your favorite fiber rich foods?

Lynnja616

Oat bran, Old fashioned oats, Chia seeds, Hemp seeds, Fiber One cereal, apples, grapefruit, berries, all vegies but especially greens, spinach, kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, beans, lentils, sweet potatoes, prunes. 

blinnea23

I try to buy whole grain everything. I eat a lot of beans and salads

ajbook

Oatmeal, pears, apples, bananas, whole wheat pasta, POPCORN, brown rice, beans, broccoli, potatoes

i__3peachyrings

We are produce-consuming machines!!

jaydamuhindra

Broccoli , salads, lentils. I also make a green juice couple times a week with kale, cucumber, Apple,, celery, spinach and ginger (for flavor). I also love fruits and eat a large variety

HBirdie

I love cauliflower, oatmeal, and most fruits.

HarleyKins

Carrots! So easy to grab a bag of baby carrots and munch when driving!

jasrun80

anything with avocado )
the fruit & nut bars I mentioned in the b fast post,,,
and anything while grain like WG couscous with tons if sundries tomatoes!!! SO good && so easy yet way better than a creepy fiver bar filled with fake sugars! now those cause me gas! ill take a black bean burger any day!!!!