High-Fiber Diet
Best Bets
- Beans
- Bran cereals
- Flaxseeds
- Fruits
- Oat bran
- Peanuts, walnuts
- Psyllium seeds
- Rye crisp crackers
- Vegetables
- Wheat bran
- Wheat crisp crackers
- Whole grain bread
- Whole grains: wheat berries, barley, rye, bulgar, buckwheat
- Whole-wheat pasta
Foods to Avoid
Avoid food products made with processed grains, such as white flour or white rice, as they contain minimal fiber content.
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, as opposed to drinking fruit and vegetable juices, since fiber is removed during the juicing process.