"Then God said, 'Look! I have given you every seed-bearing plant throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food.'"
- Genesis 1:29
In addition to sleep and time alone, here's something else most people don't get enough of: fiber.
The Average American gets 10-15 grams of fiber each day, about half of what is needed to meet the basic recommended 25 grams.
Here are five easy ways to get more fiber into your diet:
Fig-uratively Speaking
Add dried figs or other fruits (cherries, kiwi and the like) to salad.
Cereal Thriller
Start the day with a high-fiber cereal such as Fiber One or Kashi Vive or even old-fashioned oatmeal.
Hummus a Happy Tune
Dip carrots, snap peas and other veggies in hummus instead of ranch dressing.
Orange You Glad You Tried This?
Instead of drinking fruit juice, eat the fruit. More fiber, vitamins, minerals and more satisfaction with less sugar.
Wrap it Up
Instead of the usual tuna-on-white, wrap a sandwich in a whole-wheat tortilla. Make your own wrap using a variety of meats (turkey, chicken), cheeses and veggies.
Try these tips to help get more fiber in your diet each day!
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