BENEFITS OF HIGH FIBER SNACKS
First of all it is well known fiber in your diet keeps you from getting constipated. This is because fibrous foods are mostly all digestible. There are many studies proving the wonderful health benefits to a high fiber diet including help with high cholesterol to controlling your weight and many say it even help fight cancer with certain fibrous foods. Fiber in your diet gives your body a fuller feeling and keeps you from snacking as much with other junkier foods.
Try a new high fiber snack. Here are a few suggestions to a potato chip alternative you can pick up today!
- mixed nuts, almonds, raisins and walnuts
- dried apricots and figs
- popcorn
- oatmeal mixed with raisins
- nutritional cereal bars
Also when cooking your oats and whole wheats make sure you cook with alkaline water by adding a little lemon. You can add a drop of olive oil or a pinch of celtic sea salt. Whole grains can be made on their own or along with steamed or stir-fry veggies. Try adding almond milk or a little coconut oil to you whole grains and a dash of stevia to taste (if desired).
Mix it up and have some fun!
Till next time – Jon