High Fiber Foods
High Fiber Foods
Even though I already mentioned quite a few products that have lots of fiber I am sure we all can take advantage of even more information. Eating is about variation as otherwise it would get boring really really fast. If we would not have any variation in what we eat, we would also (most-likely) eat stuff that turns from healthy into a risk. Why?
Over-eating one food product and ignoring others can lead to a lack of (let’s say) certain vitamins or minerals that are essential to a healthy well-being. So, education is key. Here is another list of high fiber foods – veggies to be exact.
| Vegetables | Servicing Size | Total Fiber in Grams |
| Peas | 1 cup | 8.8 |
| Artichoke, cooked | 1 medium | 6.5 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 1 cup | 6.4 |
| Turnip Greens, boiled | 1 cup | 5.0 |
| Potato, baked with Skin | 1 medium | 4.4 |
| Corn | 1 cup | 4.2 |
| Popcorn, air-popped | 3 cups | 3.6 |
| Tomato paste | 1/4 cup | 3.0 |
| Carrot | 1 medium | 2.0 |
As you can see peas are a great vegetable when it comes to fiber. They taste great and they fit percectly into many meals. You can also consider using dry peas to create your meals. Dried peas, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Not only can dried peas help lower cholesterol, they are also of special benefit in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal. Personally I prefer fresh or frozen peas over dried peas.
Disclaimer: Please consult with your physician before going on any diet.