Not only is fiber a great complex carbohydrate for disease prevention but it is also a substance that will allow you to feel full longer thus reducing your need to eat more. It should be noted that there are two types of fiber, insoluble which mainly speeds up the passage of material through the digestive tract, so it may be a good idea to ingest insoluble fiber when a lavaory is nearby. Soluble fiber which includes oatmeal and legumes seems to be the type of fiber that makes you feel fuller longer. Some great sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber that should be incorporated into the diet daily include:
1. Oatmeal (Soluble) - No bathroom needed right away
2. Oatbran- (Soulble)- No bathroom needed right away
3 wheatbran (insoluble)-Be close to a bathroom as things can move quickly
3. Whole-Grain Pasta (souluble)
4. Fruits and vegetables (insoluble and soluble)- Bathroom close is not a bad idea
5. Legumes (Soluble)
6. Nuts and seeds
I believe it is recommended that adults get around 35 grams of fiber daily, so oatmeal in the morning is a great way to start your day and keep you full for a while. It is cheaper to buy whole oats or quick oats in the bulk section of your grocery store VS. buying them in the container, and the instant oatmeal is typically filled with lots of sugar so I would suggest if using those packets to add it in with some regular dried whole oats. Adding raisins, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, and walnuts can make the oatmeal that much more fulling. As the old saying goes, Eat breakfast like a King and Dinner like a peasent.
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Great tip! John and I have been eating oatmeal for breakfast for a couple of years now. we buy the big containers of instant oats (nothing added) in the grocery store. I add homemade yogurt and a soft boiled egg and some orange juice, and I'm set for at least 5 hours without getting hungry.
ReplyDeleteWe used to eat cereal every morning, but since getting on the oatmeal, I don't think we'd go back to cereal. It's a lot cheaper too!