I am anemic and need a high fiber diet in additionWhat would be the best foods for these problems, also have high chloreseal
There is a simple ruleAll plant foods have plenty of fiber (like fruit) unless it is taken out like with refined grains (wheat and rice are not whole grains like brown rice and whole wheat)No animal foods have any fiber at all.
Flax seed products are great.better than wheat or ryeThey also promote a healthy colon and help to detoxify your bodyEat a little flax seed every day.bread, cereal, even chips and flax cookies sometimes, and you should notice a marked change in your functionAsk your doctorMost likely he can tell you that this is a safe and harmless way to accomplish your goalsAlso, prunes help a little, but may be a bit harsher than the flax seed products.
Wherever you have the chance to take the 'white' option with starchy foods (bread, rice, pasta) eat the wholemeal version insteadChoose a breakfast cereal that's high in fibre or else go over to something like porridge / muesliIf you eat potatoes, keep the skins onPeas, beans and other such leguminous plants are also a good source of fibreThey'll also guarantee a cracking good every time - no more straining :-)
Great fruits with fiber include apples with skin, pears, figs, oranges and tangerinesBeans are another great fiber source - I live in the southwest, so pinto beans are my personal fave, but some people prefer kidney beansThere are also black beans and northern beans, too Whole grains - wheat, rye, barley, oats, lentils, peas and brown rice have great fiber content and can be used in a variety of ways from side dishes to sweets A lot of cereals now have been reformulated to use whole grains, but traditional ones like oatmeal, shredded wheat, and all bran always used whole grains Veggies with high fiber include potatoes with skins (gotta eat the skin though), broccoli, kale, spinich sweet potatoes yams (skins too), carrots and artichokesThe benefits of these foods is that they have what is called a low glycemic indexThis means that your blood sugar stays level longer with out the kinds of spikes/drops that make you feel hungry due to the combined soluble fiber (from fruits) and insoluble fiber (from veggies) Another side benefit is that dietary fiber from food also helps keep teeth clean which contributes to fewer cavitiesIt is also well known now that a diet high in fiber helps cut the risk of colon cancer significantly.
Hi Ron, the high cholesterol makes it harder as it rules out all of the meat offal choices for ironSo enriched cereals and legumes such as lentils and various beans are reasonable options if your cholesterol is at extremesThey aren't as easily absorbed as the animal sources but are high in fibreIf the enemia is of most concern then clams and oysters (contain some cholesterol but high in iron) eaten along with the lentils or beans in combination with brocolli and peppers will maximize absorbtionIron capsules are ok however many people find they can suffer constipation after prolonged use.
