Get More Fiber Without Sacrificing Taste

Easy Ways to Add Fiber Without Changing Your Diet

Fiber is one of those necessary evils that we must add to our diets in order to stay regular and promote good digestive health. Most of us should have about 25 grams of fiber a day in order to encourage proper digestive functionality. But the thought of stirring in bland flax seeds into  oatmeal or eating broccoli with every meal isn't always that appealing. However, there are some simple ways to get more roughage without sacrificing the taste and texture of your favorite foods:

1. Grab a banana in the morning (2.4 grams of fiber). You can eat it alone or cut it up in oatmeal or a fiber-enriched cereal for increased benefits.

2. Order the sweet potato french fries instead of the white potato fries (3.4 grams of fiber). Many restaurants offer these delicious options and they give you an instant fiber boost.

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