Fruit smoothies can be an effective way to increase your fiber intake, but what you put in them determines how
much fiber they contain.
When it comes to assessing the true carb content of these food sources, be sure to account for how
much fiber they contain.
Not exact matches
That is because they
contain soluble
fiber (cheerios not that
much, oatmeal its sort of ok) but there are other better food options that can lower cholesterol
much better, and this is one of them.
Pretty
much all vegetables
contain significant amounts of
fiber.
Quinoa puffs
contain nearly twice as
much fiber as nearly all other grains.
Because these oats are less processed than others, they
contain much more
fiber as well as protein per serving.
But scientists do know that lignins — the
much larger molecules that have a direct relationship with
fibers like cellulose and hemicellulose mdash; can
contain lignans including the pinoresinol and lariciresinol found in kale.
Just 1 cup of okra
contains a whopping 11 % of our daily
fiber needs, and thanks to the mucilage that
fiber is
much gentler on the digestive system.
White rice flour
contains high levels of protein, but it
contains much less vitamins, minerals, and
fiber than brown rice because the bran and germ has been removed.
Chiles are also high in antioxidants,
fiber and vitamins - one medium green chile
contains as
much as six times the vitamin C of an orange, Bosland says.
Cauliflower is low in net carbs because of the
fiber it
contains, that's why you'll see it featured in many different recipes on pretty
much all of the low carb blogs out there.
Just 2 tablespoons
contains as
much fiber as 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal.
Containing no cream, just milk, Koupe is low in fat, and as
much fiber as a serving of broccoli.
I'm trying to eat as
much as I can because of its nutritional benefits: — they can help your diet by making you feel full (it's because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel)-- they are the richest plant source of Omega - 3 — chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar — they are an excellent source of
fiber, with a whopping 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons — chia seeds are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals, aging and cancer — chia seeds
contain no gluten or grains — the outer layer of chia seeds swells when mixed with liquids to form a gel (this can used in place of eggs to lower cholesterol and increase the nutrient content of foods and baked goods)(More info here.)
I dabbled a little in coconut flour, but I really didn't like it and I felt very uncomfortable with the amount of
fiber that coconut flour contains (if you've ever read Fiber Menace you will understand why too much fiber can be bad for
fiber that coconut flour
contains (if you've ever read
Fiber Menace you will understand why too much fiber can be bad for
Fiber Menace you will understand why too
much fiber can be bad for
fiber can be bad for you).
Nourishing your baby with lots of different types of vegetables can lessen constipation, but you need to ensure that the vegetables skins are pealed since it may
contain too
much fiber for your baby's immature tummy.
And they
contain about as
much fiber as oatmeal.
Vegetables don't have nearly as
much protein as legumes and nuts, Gerbstadt says, but some do
contain significant amounts — along with lots of antioxidants and heart - healthy
fiber.
One cup of raspberries
contains as
much as 8 grams of
fiber.
They have a longer shelf life: Since smoothies still
contain all of the
fiber of the fruits and vegetables, you can actually store smoothies longer without losing too
much nutritional value.
Brussel Sprouts: Brussel sprouts
contain 25 % protein (awesome), they're high in
fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C (4 times as
much as an orange!)
Pretty
much all vegetables
contain significant amounts of
fiber.
It is
much more nutritious than White Rice and, because it
contains much more
Fiber than White Rice, it raises blood sugar at a
much slower rate.
It
contains three times as
much fiber and five times as
much iron as wheat, and has more than 12 different vitamins and minerals.
While strawberries
contain twice as
much vitamin C and just as many unique antioxidants, raspberries
contain slightly more antioxidants in total and a three times higher content of
fiber.
Pistachios are full of appetite satisfying
fiber — as
much as a serving of oatmeal, but without all of the starch that oatmeal
contains, which is generally just empty calories unless you're a super active athlete.
Containing dietary
fiber, protein, vitamin B, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium, rye has
much nutritional value.
Not only are they a nutritional powerhouse, research shows that beans help to keep weight off, possibly because they
contain so
much appetite - suppressing
fiber.
Dried fruit
contains 3 times more sugar than fresh fruit and
much fewer
fibers, which isn't a good source of nutrients.
When choosing a food, ask yourself, «how nutrient dense is this food, does it
contain a lot of omega - 3 fatty acids, is it rich in
fiber, how processed is this food, how
much sugar is in this food?»
I also prefer using coconut flour and shreds versus the oil for more of a «whole foods» approach, since coconut oil has been stripped of all the coconut's
fiber vitamins, and minerals which coconut
fiber actually
contains Coconut flour is not stripped of beneficial
fiber like refined, regular flour is, and it's a lot lower in fat than coconut oil and
much richer in
fiber than all grains per serving.
Both of those fruits
contain twice as
much sugar as cranberries in their raw state, but their quantities of plant matter and
fiber are low.
Whole grains are
much more nutritious, plus they
contain fiber which helps slow down the impact on your blood sugar, which can help you lose weight in the long run.
But scientists do know that lignins — the
much larger molecules that have a direct relationship with
fibers like cellulose and hemicellulose mdash; can
contain lignans including the pinoresinol and lariciresinol found in kale.
One issue with trying to gain weight from fruits and veggies is that you get satiated VERY quickly from them AND they have such little calories that you'll need to eat a LOT of them (they
contain so
much water and
fiber).
The milk won't
contain any
fiber, and not
much in the way of protein.
You are drinking 6 juices that are about 100 calories a piece,
contain no protein or
fiber and are pretty
much pure sugar.
Limit starchy carbs, that don't
contain much fiber (check to see how your blood sugar reacts to each of them)-- beets, cooked carrots, parsnips, peas, potatoes, squash (yellow squash, zucchini, acorn squash, spaghetti squash), sweet potatoes, yams.
Vegetables don't
contain very
much sugar but when juiced that's all most of what gets through, as all the
fiber is filtered out.
Nutritionally, cherries are very
much like most fruit in that they
contain fiber and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and beta carotene.
Grains
contain insoluble
fiber, which pretty
much stays in the same form in the digestive tract and adds bulk to stool and speeds up the digestive process, keeping your movements regular.
They
contain pectin in particular, a
fiber that keeps you full
much longer.
Most junk foods
contain too
much saturated fat, sodium or sugar to be considered healthy, but replacing them with fruits, vegetables, lean meat and whole grains will supply essential nutrients such as
fiber, protein, calcium, vitamin C and vitamin A. Getting sufficient amounts of key nutrients supports a healthy skeleton, heart, brain and digestive system.
Foods such as crackers / cruskits, cereals, sweets, white bread, etc do not
contain much fiber, so I would avoid these.
I'm trying to eat as
much as I can because of its nutritional benefits: — they can help your diet by making you feel full (it's because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel)-- they are the richest plant source of Omega - 3 — chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar — they are an excellent source of
fiber, with a whopping 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons — chia seeds are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals, aging and cancer — chia seeds
contain no gluten or grains — the outer layer of chia seeds swells when mixed with liquids to form a gel (this can used in place of eggs to lower cholesterol and increase the nutrient content of foods and baked goods)(More info here.)
As our food is processed, however, the starch in our diets became more easily digestible and
contains much less resistant starch and dietary
fiber.
«The pith of the orange — the white part between the skin and fruit — can be sour or bitter but actually
contains just as
much vitamin C as the fruit itself, with a good deal of
fiber,» Flores said.
Cherries
contain 3g of
fiber and 342 mg of potassium per cup, which is about as
much as a small banana.
Thats because you eat too
much fibers from legumes that
contains «hard
fibers» and even raw vegetables, ripe fruits for exemple
contains very soft
fibers, thats why we have a frugivore digestive system and fruits are the best food that match it ~
Black beans are also rich in prebiotic
fiber, but they don't
contain as
much resistant starch.