One might think that is hard to consume 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day when your morning ceral might only contain 2-3 grams. But you might not have a hard time do it if you focus on certain kinds of fruits and vegestables while planning your weekly dinners and healthy snacks. Here is a small list of fruits and vegestables that contain a higher content of fiber:
1) Food
2) Portion
3) Calories
4) Fiber (grams)
Baked beans (in sauces)
1 cup
180
16.0
Black Cooked Beans
1 cup
190
19.4
Cooked Kidney Beans
1 cup
188
19.4
Great Northem Beams
1 cup
160
16.0
Cooked Pinto Beans
1 cup
155
18.8
High brain Health Bread
1 slices
120-160
7.0
Fresh Cooked Broccoli
2/3 cup
30
7.0
Dried Figs
3
120
10.5
Black Eye Peas (Canned/Frozen)
1/2 cup
74
8.0
Split Peas Cooked
1 cup
126
13.4
Cooked Spinach
1/2 cup
26
7.0
Cooked Yams
1 med 6 oz
156
6.8
So eat happily for a healthy heart.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
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