How Do You Eat A High Fiber Diet Without Really Trying?
The average American eats only 14 grams of fiber a day. Doctors recommend about twice that. If you could have a high fiber diet without really changing the way you eat, would you try it? The following steps will show you how to easily add 15-30 grams of fiber to your diet. And you might even lose some weight and become healthier in the process. Increase the amount of water you drink. There is no one set amount of water you should be drinking because there are too many factors involved (environment, exercise, diet, medical conditions, etc). What you should look for is that your urine is ALWAYS close to colorless. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Always have water close at hand. Drink at each meal and between meals. Now, gradually increase your fiber intake. To see where you currently are, keep track of your normal amount of fiber for a day or two. Most Americans only consume about 15 grams a day. Doctors usually recommend 25-30 grams. Wherever you are, you can probably double t
