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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / October 2003What are good sources of fiber?
I'm trying to add lots of fiber to my diet, it really seems to help my BG. How do you other Type 2's get lots of fiber into your diet? > I'm trying to add lots of fiber to my diet, it really seems to help my > BG. How do you other Type 2's get lots of fiber into your diet? It's probably not the answer you are looking for, but I use Fibercom tablets. Oh, watermelon works well too, but you have to remember the sugar in it. -- Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ email: perry1940@mchsi.com All outgoing messages checked by Norton Anti-Virus For psoriasis information go to: http://www.psoriasis.org/forum/ > It's probably not the answer you are looking for, but I use Fibercom > tablets. What are they? i've never heard of them... > > It's probably not the answer you are looking for, but I use Fibercom > > tablets. > > What are they? i've never heard of them... You don't say where you are. If you are here in the U.S. they are available at almost all drug stores. WalMart has a store brand which is identical. They are usually in the same section as the laxatives, but they aren't really one. I take one or two with an eight ounce glass of water and get the same fiber I would from Metamucil mixed with water. That stuff is just plain nasty! -- Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ email: perry1940@mchsi.com All outgoing messages checked by Norton Anti-Virus For psoriasis information go to: http://www.psoriasis.org/forum/ > I'm trying to add lots of fiber to my diet, it really seems to help my > BG. How do you other Type 2's get lots of fiber into your diet? Bucketloads of low carb vegetables, cooked/raw/salad. >> I'm trying to add lots of fiber to my diet, it really seems to help my >> BG. How do you other Type 2's get lots of fiber into your diet? > >Bucketloads of low carb vegetables, cooked/raw/salad. Second that. Also, in the evenings, when I can handle it according to my meter, a small serve of home mixed muesli. I wander the shelves of the supermarket until I find a muesli that is over 15% fibre, less than ten per cent sat fat and the least possible carbs and sugar. Then I mix it with a handfull of natural wheat bran and psyllum husk. Not for everyone, but it sure keeps me regular. Cheers Alan, T2, Oz dx May 2002, diet and exercise. -- Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter. I like to have fiber one cereal in the morning. whole grain bread - veggies - fruit. if you never seen a dietitian it might be a good idea. wait a second you know - if never really thought about counting my fiber - i do know i feel better on days when i have eaten some foods with fiber when compared to days I had very little fiber. hmm lol thanks for the post. Tom > I'm trying to add lots of fiber to my diet, it really seems to help my > BG. How do you other Type 2's get lots of fiber into your diet? > I'm trying to add lots of fiber to my diet, it really seems to help my > BG. How do you other Type 2's get lots of fiber into your diet? I eat dried beans every day. I also eat a lot of salad, raw veggies, and cooked veggies. I try to eat whole wheat pasta when possible, and also whole grain bread. Was eating ground flax, but I think I already have enough fiber in my diet. That was overkill! Also eat nuts frequently.  SignatureType 2 http://users.bestweb.net/~jbove/ > I'm trying to add lots of fiber to my diet, it really seems to help my > BG. How do you other Type 2's get lots of fiber into your diet? In order of either importance and/or frequency, 1. High fibre, low carb vegetables. Lots, and a wide variety. Every day. 2. Some fruit, particularly berries. Every day. 3. Nuts. Small amounts as snacks. Several times a week - variable. 4. Bran of many cereal types, rolled oatmeal and barley, and whole grain bread. A small amount once a day. 5. Additions of ground flax "flakes"and wheat germ to some dishes. Occasionally - maybe once or twice a week sometimes. 6. Crunchy peanut butter, ground almonds, sesame paste (tahini). On snacks and/or in desserts. Occassional. 7. Whole grain crackers. Small amounts for bedtime snacks. Occasional. I do eat very well. Annette Read and listen to Julie Bove and Anette boys! They know..... Sniper > I'm trying to add lots of fiber to my diet, it really seems to help my > BG. How do you other Type 2's get lots of fiber into your diet? > Read and listen to Julie Bove and Anette boys! They know..... > > Sniper Thank you for the compliment. Actually, anything I have learned re diet and fibrous foods was handed on to me by people like Quentin and Ozgirl, they are top advocates of the high fibre, low carb foods. I am only doing the same thing, in the hopes that these things will also be of help to other beginners. Even so, my ignorance still exceeds my small knowledge of nutrition. There's always something new to be learned, debated and tried. Keeps me off the streets at night! ;-) Last weekend I did a rather unwise thing. I went to the local markets, and there were some home-made LAMINGTONS!!!!!! Deadly delights. For those ignorant of this Ozzie delicacy, one takes a small square of sponge or butter cake, coats it in chocolate ICING, and then rolls it in coconut. Just seeing them brought back all the old memories of eating them. Sooooooooo yes, she said in a shame-faced way, I bought 6 and ate one. Of course I spiked big time, but the interesting thing was that I didn't even enjoy the lamington! It was so sickly sweet to my now modified taste. Even more interesting, my DH, also another former lamington afficiando, found they were too sweet for him these days as well! So we gave the rest to some neighbours kids to eat. They loved them! That confirmed my theory that sugar is strictly for kids who need the energy input. Skinny, active children. What was also interesting is that my DH has gradually been adopting my diet, and eating less and less dense carbs, even though he is not diabetic. And now he finds his desire for high carb foods has also diminished, just like mine. So if you think you could never give up all your favourite carby foods, you may be pleasantly surprised. They lose their appeal fairly quickly. And things that used to seem tasteless become quite full of interesting subtle flavours. A whole kalidescope of foods and dining delights opens up. Annette |
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