I know I’m not the first nutritionist to tell you to increase your fibre.

The importance of fibre for the health of your digestive tract cannot be overstated!

Making sure you and your family gets enough fibre will help reduce your risks of diabetes, heart disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

But the “immediate gratification” comes from helping to stabilize blood sugar levels, avoid constipation, aid in weight control and lower blood cholesterol.

Hello!

A processed foods diet just isn’t going to cut it for you or the kids.

In case you didn’t know, more than 135,000 cases of colon cancer are diagnosed each year and research has proven that the average Americans diet of processed foods does not support colon health.

Now I’m not saying you need to go out and buy a fibre supplement  – you’re not getting off that easy.

You need to get the family eating fruits and vegetables, stat.

For tips on getting your kids to eat more healthy foods, check out my articles on family health. 

Otherwise, take a screen shot of this trusty list of the top high-fibre foods for your family. Check out my recipes section for great ways to use these ingredients!

10 High Fibre Foods for Adults and Kids

1. Lentils, cooked (1/2 cup contains 7.8g fibre)
   • Blend them into Roasted Cauliflower Soup for an extra boost of fibre or try them in this Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Lime Chili.
2. Black beans, cooked (1/2 cup contains 7.5g fibre)
   • Perfect added to Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup or used in a Burrito Bowl.
3. Chickpeas, cooked (1/2 cup contains 5.3g fibre)
   • Delicious in ice cream, tacos, or roasted until crispy for a simple snack.
4. Peas, raw (1/2 cup contains 4.4g fibre)
   • Frozen peas are a favourite snack in our house, but they also make a great addition to Chicken Noodle Soup.
5. Oatmeal, cooked (1 cup contains 4g fibre)
   • Try these five different Overnight Oats recipes.
6. Pear, with skin (1 medium pear contains 4g fibre)
   • The perfect excuse to make this Maple Apple Pear Crumble.
7. Apple, with skin (1 medium apple contains 3.7g fibre)
   • Add them into your diet with these Apple Spice Muffins or Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars.
8. Brussels sprouts, raw (1/2 cup contains 3.4g fibre)
   • Shred them to top your tacos or make these Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
9. Peaches, with skin (1 medium peach contains 3.4g fibre)
   • The best diced on top of a bowl of yogurt, or used to make Peach-Mango Salsa.
10. Cauliflower, cooked (1 cup contains 2.9g fibre)
    • Try it in Roasted Cauliflower Soup or Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad with Maple Dressing.

There are so many easy and tasty ways to get more fibre into yours and your families diet. Need help? Book in a consultation and I’ll help you out.