Adding Fiber to Your Diet

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How can I eat more fiber?

Adding Fiber to Your Diet

For more fiber, add wheat germ or bran to stews, soups or casseroles.
Use whole-wheat flour for part of the white flour in recipes.
Bind your meatloaf with oatmeal instead of white bread crumbs.
When possible, eat the skins of fruits and vegetables.
Add dried fruit and nuts to muffin and cookie recipes.
Include cooked beans in salads and soups that you make.
Occasionally, substitute bean dishes for meat.

   

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