Choose breads and rolls that list whole grain flour first on the label, such as whole wheat, oat or rye flour. Rolled oats, oat bran and whole grains make the best cooked cereal choices. Choose raw fruits and vegetables and prepare unpeeled whenever possible. Enjoy a variety of salads. Choose fruit for snacks and desserts.
Fruits have more fibre than juices.
Occasionally have beans, lentils or peas instead of meat, fish or poultry. Make your own oatmeal and raisin cookies. The following table gives you an idea of the amount of fibre in breads and cereals, fruits, vegetables and legumes. It is best to get fibre from food rather than supplements. Add fibre slowly to prevent gastrointestinal distress.