Adding fiber Eat six to 11 servings each day of bread, cereal, rice and pasta, making sure at least three of them are whole grains. Choose a variety of fiber-rich foods instead of fiber supplements. Add bran to muffins, pancake batter, casseroles, breakfast cereals and salads. Boost the fiber in cereals with fresh fruit and sprinkle with bran. Choose whole-grain baked goods with raisins or other dried fruit.
Foods differ in the amount and type of dietary fiber.
Many foods contain a combination of insoluble and soluble fiber. The fiber content of fruits and vegetables varies depending upon the season, growing conditions, ripeness and storage.