We already know the many benefits of fiber -- lower cholesterol, lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, and regularity, as well as a decreased risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and lung problems -- but now it appears that increasing our daily fiber intake to 25-30 grams a day might even help lengthen our lives. I'm all ears!
Check out the grams of fiber in the following sources:
Beans (1 cup) -- 15 grams
Peas (1 cup) -- 9 grams
Raspberries (1 cup) -- 8 grams
Broccoli (1 cup) -- 6 grams
Pear (1 fruit) -- 5 grams
Apple (1 fruit) -- 4 grams
Corn (1 cup) -- 4 grams
Oatmeal (1 cup) -- 4 grams
Whole wheat bread (2 slices) -- 4 grams
Almonds (1/4 cup) -- 4 grams
And these are just a few of the fiber-rich goodies available. Virtually every fruit and vegetable in your local produce department contains fiber, along with a host of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. What better time of year than spring/summer to try a new one every time you go to the store. You could be adding years to your life!
Have an unusual vegetable recipe to share? Please leave a comment!
3 comments:
Wouldn't it be nice to eat our way to lower cholesterol, rather than popping pills to make the drug companies richer!!!!!?????
Yum,yum. Keep up the good work, Mar.
Oroweat makes a DOUBLE FIBER whole wheat bread that I like - two slices contain 12 GRAMS of fiber! That's practically half of the the day's recommended intake! And it's good!
Miss Sara
Miss Sara, 12 grams of fiber per serving is HUGE -- thanks for that great tip!
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