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Subject: How do you control your Carbs and get your Fiber?

I am so happy that the mainstream is picking up on the health benefits of dietary fiber - I'm finding it in everything from pudding snacks to packets of Splenda!
 
I try to get at least 35 grams of fiber per day but more often than not I'm over 60 and 70 grams.
 
I try to get the most fiber in at breakfast which is easy to do with cereals like Fiber One, Bran Buds and Kashi Go Lean.
 
I don't eat low fat, but I eat good quality fats. I eat a variety of meats and cook about 90% of my meals from scratch.
 
How are you all getting on?

FiberGal

FiberGal : 1y 13w 6d ago

FG-
You are right on track that "fiber is a diabetic's best friend". I use added fiber in many of the "diabetic friendly" recipes I create. The trick is getting the fiber in without letting the flavor out.
 
Small quantities of high quality fats also add flavor and "mouth feel" to a dish. Careful choices and judicious amounts are the keys to using fats in a recipe. I use mono-fats whenever I can but sometimes you really need to "put a pat of butter" to get something to taste right.  

promfh

promfh : 1y 13w 6d ago

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