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There is something that I realized when it comes to holiday food, it’s good. That said, where is the fiber!?
Meal after meal filling your tummy often before Thanksgiving rolls around and lasting until those leftovers finally leave your fridge deep into January. Also, for those of us with Holiday birthdays, add one more meal. Meats, cheeses, some fruits, rolls, pies, dessert, some veggies (albeit fatty-fied), and on and on. A lot of stuff that will sit in your stomach and gladly rest itself as some weight on some part of your body but not push anything through your system. Processed treats, meats, and sweets are going to be your worst chance of ingesting some fiber. So while you indulge and we near the end of this glutenous period, search out those whole grains. The last thing you want is a little bit of constipation to ruin your New Years Eve party.
Quick and easy sources of fiber:
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-Whole grains (bran has the highest fiber content); this includes breads and cereals, whole-grain pastas, and brown rice
-Nuts and seeds
-Legumes (such as dried peas, beans, lentils)
-Fruits
-Vegetables
-A dietary supplement of fiber products such as Citrucel or Metamucil, which are mixed with water and provide about 4 to 6 grams of fiber in each 8-ounce glass
Tips from ehealthMD
You need a variety of fiber, so vary your intake.
I hope the holidays pass through easily!
