How to Eat More Fiber

Experts recommend increasing your daily intake of dietary fiber to between 20 and 35 grams.

Things You'll Need

• Beans
• Bran Flakes
• Brown Rices
• Fruits
• Green Leafy Vegetables

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Instructions

• 1

  Switch to whole grains. These include brown rice, barley, millet, amaranth and whole wheat.

• 2

  Avoid white bread or any baked products made with white flour.

• 3

  Add beans to your diet. Good ones are lentils, black-eyed peas, lima beans, great northern beans and chickpeas.

• 4

  Eat more raw vegetables. Cooking can reduce the fiber content.

• 5

  Add more fresh fruit to your diet.

• 6

  Sprinkle bran flakes in your morning cereal.

• 7

  Eat baked products made with wheat or oat bran.