I'm sure you have heard that we should all include fiber in our dietary intake on a daily basis. Do you ever wonder why?
Including fiber in your meals helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied for a longer period of time. It also slows down the digestion process, leading to stabilized blood sugar levels, lower levels of insulin release and fewer cravings. What is the significance of this? Not only will this help with weight control, but it also aids in the prevention of heart disease and colon cancer. It is recommended to gett at least 30g of fiber a day. Studies show that most Americans are consuming less than half that amount!
So how can you increase your fiber content each day? Below is a simple example of a day's worth of food including more than 30g of fiber:
Breakfast:
1 small banana, sliced
1/3 cup Purely Elizabeth Blueberry Hemp Granola (my favorite)
So Delicious unsweetend Almond milk or Greek yogurt
Total Breakfast: 7g of fiber
Lunch:
Brussels sprouts salad (2 cups)
1/2 avocado
1 oz chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds
lemon, olive oil + parmesan cheese (optional)
Total Lunch: 10g of fiber
Dinner:
Quinoa
Lentils
2 cups of mixed veggies (broccoli, onion, bok choy, carrots)
Tamari, ginger + garlic
Total Dinner: 18g of fiber
Dessert/Snack:
Apple with 1 tbsp all-natural almond butter or peanut butter
Total Dessert/Snack: 6g fiber
Total Fiber for Day: 41g fiber
WOW!!!
Including fiber in your meals helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied for a longer period of time. It also slows down the digestion process, leading to stabilized blood sugar levels, lower levels of insulin release and fewer cravings. What is the significance of this? Not only will this help with weight control, but it also aids in the prevention of heart disease and colon cancer. It is recommended to gett at least 30g of fiber a day. Studies show that most Americans are consuming less than half that amount!
So how can you increase your fiber content each day? Below is a simple example of a day's worth of food including more than 30g of fiber:
Breakfast:
1 small banana, sliced
1/3 cup Purely Elizabeth Blueberry Hemp Granola (my favorite)
So Delicious unsweetend Almond milk or Greek yogurt
Total Breakfast: 7g of fiber
Lunch:
Brussels sprouts salad (2 cups)
1/2 avocado
1 oz chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds
lemon, olive oil + parmesan cheese (optional)
Total Lunch: 10g of fiber
Dinner:
Quinoa
Lentils
2 cups of mixed veggies (broccoli, onion, bok choy, carrots)
Tamari, ginger + garlic
Total Dinner: 18g of fiber
Dessert/Snack:
Apple with 1 tbsp all-natural almond butter or peanut butter
Total Dessert/Snack: 6g fiber
Total Fiber for Day: 41g fiber
WOW!!!
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