How do you get your fiber in?

[crazyplantlady 70]

Hello!

I was given no requirements or minimums for Fiber to meet, just liquids and Protein.

However, we do need Fiber to help keep things moving, and while I'm probably never going to meet the recommended amount of daily fiber for a person with a normal sized stomach, I do want to try to make a conscious effort to have some fiber every day.

Things that are rich in fiber are generally hard to eat right? I'm not sure... Either they're hard to get down or we should be avoiding those foods...

How much fiber do you guys normally get in every day?

How do you get it in?

Thanks!

[Barry W 336]

I have no idea how much I get in, but I agree that if you just follow the Protein and Water mantra, you're not getting fiber. I eat on a rotating basis:

- various fruits

- various cooked veggies

- whole grain high Protein bread

- low sugar oatmeal

... and am soon to sprinkle in the edamame, chickpea, and black bean salads here and there for lunch as I used in my pre-op diet... like this one from Cedars

http://www.cedarsfoods.com/products/mediterranean-salads/all-natural/aegean-edamame-salad-8-oz/

Edited April 10, 2016 by Barry W

[kaitlynm 335]

I get a fair amount in my Breakfast "ball". I found the recipe on Pinterest. It is called a cranberry almond energy ball. It has dried cranberry, almonds, flax seed, chia seed, shredded coconut, and it is held together with Peanut Butter and honey. I eat one every morning before I work out. They have a high calorie count and are pretty small, but they give me enough energy to get through my 2 hour workout. I also eat a lot of veggies at lunch and dinner.

[Kathy812 794]

Glad you posted this topic. About a month ago, I met with my surgeon and nutritionist. I complained that I'm struggling to get to my goal weight. One of their recommendations was to increase my fiber. They provided me w/a list of fiber recommendations. Their fiber goal for me is 20grams. I track on my fitness pal and I struggle to get above 10!

A few suggestions they gave are: 1 flat out 100%wheat Hungry girl flatbread (7g), Bob Mills Organic high fiber hot Cereal ( a whopping 10g), Fiber one Protein bar (5g), rolled oats, squash,edamame, various nuts and seeds& green veggies (spinach, broccolli, Brussels sprouts) .

As I write this, I noticed that I Have only eaten a few of the items on this list, which could be why I struggle w/fiber.

Edited April 10, 2016 by Kathy812

[FocusOnMeNow 599]

Refried Beans, yum yum. Purées vegetables with the skins on. And Quest Protein Bars have some awesome fiber like 17g I think.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Seconding the refried Beans. I'm on pureed/soft foods at a month postop and I make sure I get a half-cup of refrieds each day. Just today I can get that in in one meal, instead of two. Six grams of fiber in the half-cup.