I hope you were inspired by my last post to start incorporating more fiber into your diet. I was inspired enough to write another post to share more helpful tips. But first, a word of caution. Don’t just buy something because it has “fiber” in the name. I do not want to specifically denounce any products on the shelves but if it says "fiber" but it’s drizzled with caramel, coated in chocolate, neon colored or something you would otherwise only think of eating on your birthday...it’s way too processed to be considered food! Do not eat it. What about products labeled as a “Good Source of Fiber” or “High Fiber”? Many cereals, bread products, granola bars and snacks use nutritional claims for marketing purpos es. For a product to claim it is a “good source of fiber” it must contain between 2.5 grams – 4.9 grams of fiber per serving and those labeled as “high fiber” must have at least 5 grams of fiber per serving. To put these numbers in perspective before you pa...
