Fiber: The Good Carbohydrate

Tips For Eating More Fiber

* Whole grain breads and cereals contain important trace minerals such as zinc and magnesium used to make muscle tissue.
* Beans, aside from containing soluble fiber, contribute protein, trace minerals and iron. Try dishes like minestrone or split pea soup for lunch or dinner. Or try tossing some garbanzo or kidney beans on a salad.
* Popcorn is a terrific high fiber, low fat snack for late night T.V. marathons.
* Burger wheat or couscous is a good change from standard starch side dishes.
* Bagged salads have taken much of the drudgery out of washing, shredding and preparing salads. No more decaying heads of lettuce to throw out!
* Try keeping raisins at your desk for a "sugar fix" in the afternoon.
* Blend a breakfast shake with non-fat yogurt, milk, strawberries and banana. This you can take on the road with and sip while commuting to work.
* On the way home from work, nosh on an apple or banana. You won't be as hungry when you walk through the front door and you will make wiser choices at dinner.
* Try the recipes on the high fiber cereal boxes. You can freeze muffins and take them to work for breakfast.
Nancy Bennett, M.S., R.D.
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