Fiber helps you to feel full and maintain a healthy weight. But do you have to drink a glass of metamucil or a big bowl of fiber 1 cereal to get your fill? No, there are plenty of foods that are high in fiber. Here are just a few that I think you will like:
1. PEARS- a great fruit that is loaded with fiber. You can eat on it’s on, blend into a smoothie or have with almond butter on a sandwich (using whole grain bread of course!).
2. RASPBERRIES- It’s the little seeds that dot the raspberries that are responsible for raspberries’ high fiber content. Enjoy with yogurt for breakfast, snack or dessert.
3. OATMEAL- Oats are a great way to get soluble fiber, the kind that can help to lower your cholesterol. I love to eat a cup of cooked oatmeal with a sliced banana (did you know that you can also add the banana while you’re cooking the oatmeal — it will add to oatmeal’s creaminess) or mixed berries.
4. GREEN PEAS- I love peas and they are high in fiber and an easy way to get fiber into your meals.
5. ALMONDS- High in fiber and an easy snack. Pair a few with an apple or pear for a morning snack and you’ll be almost halfway to your daily dose of fiber.
There are so many more foods that contain fiber and I am happy to tell you more!