What are some cheap and easy sources of fiber?

[JVS]

[Midlodemocrat]

1. Mulch.

[JVS]

7. I think that would cause pain

[flvegan]

2. You mean like from food or in addition to food?

[JVS]

10. from food.

Or is it cheaper to use supplements?

[flvegan]

24. You probably don't *need* to add a whole lot

unless you're having issues. It's better and healthier to get it from food. Some good suggestions from folks downthread. Personally, I like it raw: apples, spinach, oranges. Bananas and carrots are a good source, but yuck.

Also nuts like peanuts, cashews and almonds. All good.

[JitterbugPerfume]

3. tree bark

[Mike 03]

4. Do you mean food or supplements?

I have a ton of suggestions, but I'm not sure whether you are looking for actual foods or dietary supplements?

[JVS]

5. Food.

What foods are cheap and easy ways to get lots of fiber?

[JitterbugPerfume]

15. beans

cabbage, bran flakes

[Mike 03]

19. Yes beans or legumbes, like kidney beans, pinto beans. I think nuts are also

a great idea.

Some refried beans, in my experience, help too.

There are some supplements you can add to your diet that will really move things along.

[rug]

6. Corrugated cardboard.

[Chan790]

8. Oatmeal, beans, whole grains, apples, some nuts. n/m

[KitchenWitch]

9. multi grain bread

Look for 5 or more grams per slice.

[JVS]

12. The bakery doesn't label their bread here

[KitchenWitch]

21. Go to the grocery store, buy either the Brownberry or the Orowheat

(whichever brand name - they are the same company, but out here in CA it is Orowheat, and in MN it was Brownberry)

They have a very good multi grain bread that has 5 or 6 grams of fiber per slice.

[tigereye]

47. I would think the local bread where you are ought to do it

also broccoli and other veggies.

[JVS]

50. Not all breads are equal and the local packaging doesn't say how much fiber is in anything

So it's all looking and guessing.

[tigereye]

57. I had a German housemate when I was in grad school, and she used to eat

breads that were thick as bricks, and full of grains. I can't believe those don't have enough fiber!


Are you anywhere near where they found the Venus figurine? That looked like a really cool find.

[Shell Beau]

11. Raisin Bran, Fiber One, Frosted Mini Wheats

A can of beans can be cheap too.



OR you could get you some Colon Blow.

[JVS]

14. What about musli or granola?

[Chan790]

17. Usually yes on both. n/m

[Shell Beau]

20. Yes, and they do make supplements that are fairly cheap.

Bene-fiber may work for you.

[no name no slogan]

29. The Colon Blow reference has been made.

I declare this thread OVAR.

[siligut]

13. Brown rice, beans, lentils, any non starchy vegetable.

Whole fruit. Nuts have more fiber than chips. Whole foods more than processed foods. Metamucil is an old stand by, buy the generic brand.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

16. Bark and lichens.

Oh, did you mean edible and/or tasty?

[JitterbugPerfume]

18. anything made od whole grains

fresh fruit and veggies


If it is a plumbing problem drink lots of water

[Mike 03]

22. Respectfully, I disagree with those folks recommending breads.

I would go for vegetables.

[Deja Q]

23. How about this?

An anchovies sandwich that's been left on the sidewalk on a hot summer afternoon after the stray dog stole the nutritionally useless leaf of iceberg lettuce out of it and having been stepped on by the parking meter police.

[Xipe Totec]

25. Sunflower seeds

eat them, husk and all.

I do.

Also, eat shrimp with the shells on.

I do.

[femmocrat]

26. Cabbage. n/t

[sniffa]

27. Where's Bi-Baby?

:shrug:

[Bossy Monkey]

28. Looks like pinto beans are your big winner. Cheap and chock full

A remarkable document: http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nutrition/factsheets/fiber.html

[Artie Bucco]

30. Easy

Wasa bread.

[Dangerously Amused]

31. Wool sweaters. Also, fiberglass.

[Zavulon]

32. I'd have to double-check, but I'm pretty sure Triscuits make the cut. (NT)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

33. Flax seed

But go easy on it...Too much will give you the runs.

[omega minimo]

34. Trader Joe's prepeeled baby carrots. Yum.

Taste like candy. Organic or not.

[elleng]

35. HEMP!!!!

:rofl:

[elleng]

36. Vegetarian frozen burgers etc;

MorningStar, Boca. 'Cheap' per meal.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

37. Particle board.

:D

You too can be a "regular guy". :rofl:

[EFerrari]

38. Pencils, fingernails, sunflower seed shells.

[Kali]

39. saw dust

but pinto beans taste a hella lot better

also fruits, vegs, oatmeal

[MaryPoppins]

40. Try some of this.

:popcorn:

[LostInAnomie]

41. Cow and/or elephant poop.

[dembotoz]

42. dry roasted peanuts with the shell on

might just be lazy, but i prefer to eat my peanuts with the shell on.
but be careful because it is a lot of fiber in a hurry.

[NJmaverick]

43. popcorn

[cwydro]

44. High fiber cereals like All-Bran,

Shredded Wheat, etc.

Also beans, broccoli, popcorn.

[Catshrink]

51. Add a teaspoon of flax seed or wheat germ to your cereal

to boost the fiber.

[petronius]

54. Just be sure to grind the flaxseed first (if you buy it whole) (nt)

[hobbit709]

45. Celery and sawdust.

[ashling]

46. old blue jeans

that have been rendered unwearable

[tigereye]

48. beer?

sorry I had to go there.

[JVS]

49. THANKS EVERYONE! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

52. God speed

:patriot:

[JVS]

55. God's speed, texture, and bulk to you too, Haruka.

[arbusto_baboso]

53. Raw twine. Or Grape Nuts. Same difference really.

[dugaresa]

59. Ah Gravel Nuts

those will clear anyone out.

[pink-o]

56. Clothes from the Goodwill!

Actually, the best is from veggies and fruit. You also get an incredible amount of nutrients and anti-oxidants.

[dugaresa]

58. Kashi Go Lean Crunch - you won't be able to leave the house

at least that is what it has done to me.

[applegrove]

60. Strawberries in season.

[sarge43]

61. Bulgar, cracked wheat.

or grass clippings.