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What Are The Best Foods To Eat For Fiber In Your Diet?

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Maricopa, AZ
October 4
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Beans are really hard to beat

But if you simply want to add fiber there is all kinds of powders available at the drug store eg. Benefiber or Metamucil (and dozens of others)

1 teaspoon of (most of them) contains 3 grams of fiber and can be stirred into anything you drink

Your Doctor/Nutritionist/Dietitian can advise how much fiber (You) should get everyday

My personal guidance is 38 grams per day (male with Type 2 Diabetes) the recommended daily allowance for normal/non-diabetic is 25-30 grams/day depending on age and gender

The average person only consumes about 15 grams per day (statistical average) and it's pretty tough to get the RDA without taking a supplement - you just can't eat enough naturally under normal eating patterns

For example a Bowl of Bran Flakes advertised as "really high in fiber" contains barely 5 grams - I guess you could eat 7 bowls/day 😁

October 4
A DiabetesTeam Member

I eat a lot of wonderful salads. If you add Mrs. Dash and a good basalmic vinegrette they can be amazing, I also snack on non starchy veggies: mini-bell peppers, broccoli florets, baby carrots, etc.

October 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

For people with type 2 diabetes, incorporating fiber into your diet is essential. Here are some of the best foods to eat for fiber:

- Beans: Rich in soluble fiber, which helps lower glucose levels
- Apples: Another good source of soluble fiber.
- Oats: Excellent for adding soluble fiber to your diet.
- Vegetables: Fill Show Full Answer

For people with type 2 diabetes, incorporating fiber into your diet is essential. Here are some of the best foods to eat for fiber:

- Beans: Rich in soluble fiber, which helps lower glucose levels.
- Apples: Another good source of soluble fiber.
- Oats: Excellent for adding soluble fiber to your diet.
- Vegetables: Fill half of your plate with vegetables to increase fiber intake.
- Whole Grains: Options like quinoa and brown rice are great for adding fiber.
- Legumes: Adding a side of legumes to your meal can boost fiber intake.

These fiber-rich foods can help you feel full, manage blood glucose levels, and support overall digestive health.

October 4

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