Whole Grains vs Refined Grains - Foods
November 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods
Whole grains haven’t had their bran and germ removed by milling, making them better sources of fiber — the part of plant-based foods that your body doesn’t digest. Among many health benefits, a high-fiber diet also tends to make a meal feel more filling and linger longer, so you stay full for a greater amount of time. Refined grains, such... Read More
Senna Bars- Homemade Laxative Recipe - High Fiber Recipe
November 14, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods, High Fiber Recipes, Homemade Laxative Recipe
This is a great recipe to keep the whole family regular. Senna Bars In a food processor mix the following ingredients: 12 oz. raisins 12 oz. dates 12 oz. prunes 8 oz. figs 2 oz. senna leaves or ground senna (in health food stores). Spread in a greased 8″x12″ pan and press down the mixture, about an inch deep. Top with graham cracker crumbs.... Read More
Tips to Eat More Whole Grain Foods
November 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods
To eat more whole grains, substitute a whole-grain product for a refined product – such as eating whole-wheat bread instead of white bread or brown rice instead of white rice. It’s important to substitute the whole-grain product for the refined one, rather than adding the whole-grain product. For a change, try brown rice or whole-wheat pasta. Try... Read More
Foods With Fiber - What Are Whole Grains?
November 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods
What foods are in the grain group? Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products. Foods with fiber include grains which are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain... Read More
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