February 27, 2019
Fibre is such an easy accessible nutrient yet there are still many people that lack the recommended daily amount of fibre. The RDA for women is around 25 grams and for men, it is around 34 grams. Fibre is necessary to keep your gut health in check and it helps keep you full! Below are the foods with the highest fibre content along with some easy fibre hacks.
High Fibre Foods
- Coconut
- Lentils
- Beans
- Broccoli
- Peas
- Chia Seeds
- Avocado
- Sweet Potato
- Flax
- Apples
- Pears
- Quinoa
- Brussel Sprouts
- Pumpkin
- Blackberries
Easy Fibre Hacks
- Sprinkle hemp seeds on your smoothie bowls.
- Make chia puddings for fibre and healthy fats.
- Use ground flax in your baking recipes.
- Eat fresh raw fruits and vegetables at every meal.
- Aim to eat the whole food opposed to the juice version (eat an apple instead of drinking apple juice)
- Choose whole grains.
- Add hemp hearts to salads.
- Add chia seeds to smoothies.
- Steam your vegetables instead of sautéing.
- Switch from white potatoes to sweet potatoes.
