I am constantly wowed by nutritional information.
Did you know that Health Canada recommends that women aged 19-50 should get 25 grams of fibre each day?
Usually, foods that are labeled as 'high in fibre' contain five grams of fibre or more. That means I might have to eat five high-fibre foods a day to meet my fibre goal.
Sounds like a lot of fibre.
Try to keep an eye on how much fibre you're getting in your diet. If you're like me, it isn't nearly enough, considering fibre apparently helps prevent diabetes, heart disease and cancer, and it helps to control your appetite by making you feel full.
In The Fiber 35 Diet, Brenda Watson shares her knowledge of fibre and the digestive system to help you lose weight and improve your health.
Watson describes fibre as the "miracle nutrient". She explains that "fiber and fiber-rich foods actually help regulate blood sugar, control hunger, and increase the feeling of fullness - all of which are essential to losing weight and keeping it off."
For a chance to WIN a copy of The Fiber 35 Diet, just Subscribe To This Blog and post a reply telling us about your favourite fiber-rich food or how you sneak more fibre into your diet. You have until Wednesday, September 2 to let us know. I'll announce the winner here on Thursday, September 3.
In the meantime, here are some of my favourite recipes that are super-duper-high in fibre:
Cajun Red Beans and Rice
(17 grams of fibre per serving)
Pasta with White Beans and Rapini
(18 grams of fibre per serving)
Ratatouille Calzones
(18 grams of fibre per serving)
Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Chili
(18 grams of fibre per serving)
Eat-the-Bowl Rainbow Chili
(18 grams of fibre per serving)
