Fiber Rich Foods

Your silent training partner

Fiber rich foods are part of effective training program. Among other things, training success depends on good digestion and a decently fast metabolism.

Fiber rich foods are one of the best ways to help achieve your training and fitness goals. Foods high in fiber enable your system to run efficiently.

Poor food choices are counter productive to training plans because the body can't function effectively without adequate dietary fiber.

Two Type of Fiber

Insoluble fiber promotes regular bowel movements and regulates the pH balance in the intestines. This helps the body eliminate wastes which can otherwise create a petri dish for cancer development.

Sources of insoluble fiber include dark green vegetables, unpeeled root vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruit.

Soluble fiber helps to lower cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL) in particular. Soluble fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease and regulates blood sugar.

Sources of soluble fiber include nuts, flaxseed, psyllium husk (Metamucil), apples, grapes, and oranges. Carrots and beans are also excellent sources of soluble dietary fiber.

Soluble fiber helps the body cope with fatty acids and also regulates blood sugar absorption.

Four tips for a high fiber diet plan:

Eat more vegetables. Vegetables are a great source of insoluble and soluble fiber.
Make fruit your friend! Any fruit is a good source of both types of fiber, and helps to regulate appetite if eaten as a snack between meals.
Take the time to use whole grains. Grains like whole wheat, oat bran, spelt and kamut are all complex carbohydrates, and slow your digestion down. This reduces between meal cravings.
Drink more fruit juices, vegetable juices and natural teas. And drink lots of water. Water helps the body cleanse itself.

Easy Foods High in Fiber

Don't despair if you can's spell spelt and don't know a kamut from a malamute!

Choose your high fiber fix from these common foods:

Whole grain breads. They are expensive, but commonly available and worth every penny!
Brown rice - just plan ahead, you'll find brown rice just as easy to prepare as regular rice, and it's got a great taste!
Canned beans. If you don't like the idea of soaking beans all night - who does - choose from canned beans that are low in added sugars and syrups. Again, these are available at any grocery store.
Take a fiber supplement based on psyllium husks. There are several commercial products available, and they help you make up for our naturally low fiber diets in North America.
Try a breakfast based on high fiber whole grains like oatmeal. There are a number of good high fiber commercial cereals available.
Take a few apples to work each day, and snack on fruit instead of a low fiber alternative.

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When it comes to a high fiber diet plan a little advance planning really pays off!

That's your summary of fiber rich foods! And don't forget...