Fiber Not!

"As for the fiber question, I've often said that dietary fiber is over-hyped by the media. Truth be told, we don't really need that much beyond what we get from eating vegetables and a few fruits each day. (People get themselves into trouble when they eat processed foods and throw off their body's systems.) A natural, whole foods diet just doesn't require "whole grains," despite all the hoopla. Grok and his entourage did just fine without Metamucil and multigrain cereal for breakfast. Our bodies adjust to a more natural fiber intake over time. Adequate water and plenty of exercise can also help keep the pipes running. Nonetheless, here's a list of fiber content estimates that can help you target your produce purchases. In short, apples, pears, berries, eggplants, artichokes, and all manner of raw and cooked greens are all good higher fiber options. You'll note from this list that dried figs, yams, and a number of cooked legumes rate among the highest in fiber (10-19 grams per serving-with varied serving size) for non-grains, but (as you know) I don't recommend these foods as regular MDA fare because of their high carb content."


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