fiber intake

Question
does it matter if you get your daily amount of fiber in one meal or should you spread it out over each meal? thanks

Answer
Hello Edlon!

   Thank you for your nutrition question.  You should spread out your fiber intake throughtout your day and aim for 25 grams daily at least.  Here is a sample menu to help you accomplish this goal.


                       Grams of Fiber
Break fast   
1 cup high-fiber cereal 8.0
1 medium banana 3.0
8 ounces 1% milk 0.0
   
Snack   
1/4 cup low-fat granola 4.0
8 ounces low-fat yogurt 0.0
   
Lunch   
2 ounces smoked turkey on 0.0
2 slices rye bread 6.0
with spinach leaf and tomato slice 2.0
   
Snack   
20 grapes 1.0
   
Dinner   
3 ounces oven-baked chicken (dipped in milk and rolled in a crushed high fiber cereal 3.0
Baked Potato (sweet or white) 3.0
1/2 cup broccoli 4.0
1 slice whole grain bread 3.0
1 large apple, baked 5.0
   
Snack   
2 cups low-fat popcorn 2.0
   
TOTAL FIBER 44.0

For more answers to your nutrition questions check out "Ask the Nutritionists" by George Rapitis at www.authorhouse.com or your favorite bookstore.

-George Rapitis, Bsc. Nutritionist
www.juiceblend.com

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