Look for the fibre content on packages of foods. When fibre content is highlighted on a package label, it must meet certain government standards. Fibre Fallacies Crispness is no indicator of the fibre levels in foods. Salad vegetables although crisp are not necessarily high in fibre. Cooking does not break down fibre.
Peeling removes some fibre as it removes the skin.
Supplements Supplements usually provide one kind of fibre. Five fibre tablets supply as much fibre as an apple but at a much higher cost. To meet your recommended fibre needs you would need to swallow 50 - 60 tablets per day. If you eat a wide variety of foods, you are likely to get all types of fibre. In addition you receive all the nutrients, and flavours of the foods themselves.