Fiber and the low carb nutrition plan...
The Protein Power program makes so much sense. Fiber was something I neglected though and I want to tell you what I came up with for a plan. The PP book recommends shooting for 25 grams of dietary fiber each day. I wasn't getting anywhere near that amount. My supplement plan outlined here adds 15 grams. My diet has the rest. I drink one 8 oz dose of Metamucil before going to bed (helps with fluid intake needs) and I eat 1/2 cup of Fiber One dry cereal in the morning. The metamucil only costs 5 carbs and the net carb count for the Fiber One is 10 carbs (remember to subtract fiber from carbs). 10 grams seems pricy but I eat a 2 string cheeses and 2 "Doctor's" brand protein bars for a total of 15 grams fo carb. Not a bad trade-off and I'm still losing weight. I'll mix the Fiber One with plain yogurt when I go on maintenance though I think it tastes fine dry.
Does anyone else have any good ideas? Oh yeah, don't forget shrimp is a great source of fiber. Here is my story. It seemed like a lot to start with so I put it at the end: A friend in California had been daring me to read Protein Power for 2 years before I finally picked it up last December. I began reading the book and doing 2 things: drinking twice my normal water intake and cutting the carbs. That I didn't have much of a problem with cravings and carb-cutting I attribute to "being ready for the change." The more I read, the more I incorporated. PP seems more forgiving than Atkins yet just as effective. Its forgiving and slightly more lenient program may be why I feel that way. Anyway, 86 days and 27 pounds (so far) later, I look and feel great! my goal is to lose 40 pounds--245 down to 205. I am doing very well and I continue to be encouraged. Don't forget resistance weight training and exercise. I swim. |
Another way to add fiber is to sprinkle bran flakes on foods or put it in a shake. It sounds like U are doing awesome! Keep up the good work.
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Re: Fiber and the low carb nutrition plan...
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That's something that seems to be confusing about PP. The recommendation for 25g of fiber is made in relation to a high carb dietary plan - not to PP or similar plans. Because people eating high carbs tend to eat a lot of 'gluey' foods (corn, wheat, processed foods) they require 25g of fiber a day. When you take these foods out of the equation a LCer gets by just fine on anywhere from 10g - 15g of fiber a day. More is better - but it is not necessary. Welcome to the forum, Darrell and congrats on your transformation :) I started out with PP and recommend the book to everyone I can - IMHO it is one of the very best reads out there. Nat |
With only three cups of vegetables allowed, how are you supposed to get 10 g of fiber?
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Use flaxmeal!!!
The Bob's Red Mill brand claims to have zero carbs after you deduct the fibre. I often have a bowl for breakfast, sometimes another one late in the day. To make porridge, you simply heat some water, put it in a bowl and then add about 1/8 cup flaxmeal. Stir it up, wait for a few seconds and it will thicken. It is not necessary to cook the flaxmeal. Add a little stevia and cream if you want. I make these muffins at least once at week. At 1 carb each, they are another great fibre bargain. http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...&highlight=flax http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...hlight=flaxseed |
re: bars
Hello!
Where can I get these doctors bars? I have never seen them before. Are they ok for someone on the first stage of PP? Thanks! :wave: |
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