Showing posts with label fiber. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fiber. Show all posts

Monday, July 15, 2013

Foods that are high in fiber!

FruitsServing sizeTotal fiber (grams)*
Raspberries1 cup8.0
Pear, with skin1 medium5.5
Apple, with skin1 medium4.4
Banana1 medium3.1
Orange1 medium3.1
Strawberries (halves)1 cup3.0
Figs, dried2 medium1.6
Raisins1 ounce (60 raisins)1.0
Grains, cereal & pastaServing sizeTotal fiber (grams)*
Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked1 cup6.3
Barley, pearled, cooked1 cup6.0
Bran flakes3/4 cup5.3
Oat bran muffin1 medium5.2
Oatmeal, instant, cooked1 cup4.0
Popcorn, air-popped3 cups3.5
Brown rice, cooked1 cup3.5
Bread, rye1 slice1.9
Bread, whole-wheat or multigrain1 slice1.9
Legumes, nuts and seedsServing sizeTotal fiber (grams)*
Split peas, cooked1 cup16.3
Lentils, cooked1 cup15.6
Black beans, cooked1 cup15.0
Lima beans, cooked1 cup13.2
Baked beans, vegetarian, canned, cooked1 cup10.4
Sunflower seed kernels1/4 cup3.9
Almonds1 ounce (23 nuts)3.5
Pistachio nuts1 ounce (49 nuts)2.9
Pecans1 ounce (19 halves)2.7
VegetablesServing sizeTotal fiber (grams)*
Artichoke, cooked1 medium10.3
Green peas, cooked1 cup8.8
Broccoli, boiled1 cup5.1
Turnip greens, boiled1 cup5.0
Brussels sprouts, cooked1 cup4.1
Sweet corn, cooked1 cup4.0
Potato, with skin, baked1 small3.0
Tomato paste1/4 cup2.7
Carrot, raw1 medium1.7
*Fiber content can vary between brands.

Source: MayoClinic Website

FIBER!

I found out something shocking the other day, and I though I would share it with the rest of the world who are misguided like me!

I have always consumed tons of spinach, arugula, and lettuce, thinking that I am getting plenty of fiber! 

As it turns out.... they DO NOT contain as much fiber as I originally thought! In fact, its almost negligible!!!

Here are some facts to set us straight....


1 cup pf shredded lettuce contains less than 1g of fiber!

2 cups of arugula contain 1g of fiber!

1 cup of spinach has only 0.7g of fiber!


You see,  thought you are getting vitamins and minerals, you are not getting much fiber!

So do not be fooled, and add artichokes, brocoli, and carrots to your salads for more fiber!