FRC - Thinking about fiber

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colleenmomof2

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Dh has just been through the dreaded colonoscopy - with excellent results - but it got us thinking about upping our fiber intake (and getting some Beano!) We eat well - lots of fruits, beans, veggies - but we can make changes to do better.

With the holidays fast approaching, please share suggestions for things that you are doing to "improve your diet," and they don't have to be fiber-related. Thank-you, Colleen

 
The first thing we do, is to watch the fat.

1) I cut most off the fat off meat. We don't eat the turkey skin, and I don't pour as much sauce on my meat as I did some years ago.

2) I limit my cake intake to one piece of cake a day during the holidays.

3) If I can choose between processed snacks and nuts, I always choose nuts.

4) Wine and water is better than soda. One glass of wine and one glass of water with dinner, is better than a glass of Coca Cola.

5) When I eat bread, I try to choose bread high in fiber. But since it's the holidays, I will often choose the cheese rolls or some other fancy, non-fiber bread. I even that out by adding a tomato or a salad leaf on top - to go with the cheese! smileys/wink.gif

6) Last but not least: The holidays are the holidays. I think you can eat anything in moderation during the holidays, as long as you watch your diet for the rest of the year.

 
You may need Beano in the beginning but once

your body adjusts to more fiber, it equalizes a lot.
Cereals, whole grain breads, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, etc., corn, dark leafy greens (kale, collards, turnip greens).
Add some beans to things you might not ordinarily--a corn salad with a southwestern touch with black beans.

 
Charley, adding beans to things we might not ordinarily use beans in, is a great idea.

I have never thought of that. Thanks for sharing! smileys/smile.gif

 
I add garbanzo and kidney beans to my green leafy salads in the winter,

since tomatoes and cukes are not that good. Also, Hearts of Palm, marinated artichokes, spinach leaves, green onions, and celery. Soups are a great way to include more beans in your diet. Look into heirloom bean types from places like Rancho Gordo...there ae others, as well who sell lovey dried beans. They are fun to work with.

www.ranchogordo.com

 
I watch my carbohydrate intake - and balance it with protein and a little fat when

I eat it. It seems to prevent/minimize sugar highs and lows. Thomas's "light" whole grain English muffins are wonderful and stay soft and fresh for a week. And they have 8 grams of fiber in each one. Spread a little peanut butter on that and I have a breakfast that keeps me satisfied for the morning so I don't pick.

 
I do the pb/bread trick with Mission lo-carb tortillas.... the hi-fiber/protein keeps me going too

 
Beans and lentils. I love them but they take a little advance planning because they take time to

soak and to cook. I don't find Beano necessary if the beans are well-cooked. They really are among nature's best (and cheapest) foods.

Hummus and fallafel count too. With whole grain pita bread they are so delicious, and you won't feel like you're compromising.

Cheezz has been a cheerleader for those cannellini beans with sage (Bon Appetit's, not mine). Please, someone else try them so we can put them in T&T!

 
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