High Fiber
The high fiber diet foods are items which contain an indigestible substance (called fiber) that is mainly helpful in maintaining the colon health. The fibers present in foods can be classified as soluble and insoluble ones. Foods containing soluble fibers, during the process of digestion are converted into a gel-like substance. The foods with insoluble fibers on the other hand are not converted into any other form and remain unaltered.
Preparing salads with the help of fibrous menu mentioned above helps in the intake of both soluble and insoluble fibers in a balanced manner. Intake of at least one fruit and high fiber vegetable item everyday should serve the purpose. To maintain the right proportion of soluble and insoluble fibers in our daily diet, foods containing these elements can be consumed on alternate days. The bottom-line is making use of high fiber diet menu helps in keeping many health problems at bay. The most important benefit of using high fiber foods in our diet is that colon is cleaned. The fibers present in food act as a broom which cleans up debris present in the intestine. It helps in overcoming problems like constipation.
There are a lot of people, who have been recommended to up the quantity of fruits and vegetables high in fiber in their diet. There are a number of reasons for the same. Consuming high fiber fruits not only helps in losing weight and preventing constipation, but it also helps in treating heart diseases.
There are two categories of fiber available in nature. The first kind of fiber is soluble fiber. The fruits high in soluble fiber are oranges, apples, etc. These fibers bind with the fatty acids present in the stomach and extend the digestion time, which in turn helps to regulate the blood sugar level in the body. The other advantage of soluble fiber is that it helps to reduce cholesterol amount present in the body, i.e. the LDL level the body, which is the bad cholesterol. Insoluble fiber on the other hand is found in the skins of fruits. It helps to throw toxins out of the body and also helps in balancing the acidity in the intestine. It also helps in removing the waste present in the body through intestines and bowel.
Overview of our healthy easy high fiber recipes
All Bran Cereal with Fresh Berries and...
Almond Galette with Red Fruits
Asian Cole Slaw with Radishes and Miso...
Autumn Waldorf Salad
Barbecue Baked Beans
Bass back, cooked in juniper and almond
Bass escalope with pine nuts and black...
Black Bean Sweet Potato Burrito
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Black Bean and Vegetable Soup
Cabbage Gratin with Polenta
Chapati
Corn Cakes
Corn Sauté Recipe
Crayfish and Prawn Salad with...
Our featured healthy easy high fiber recipes
All Bran Cereal with Fresh Berries and Almond Milk
Almond Galette with Red Fruits
Asian Cole Slaw with Radishes and Miso Dressing
Autumn Waldorf Salad
Barbecue Baked Beans
Bass back, cooked in juniper and almond
Bass escalope with pine nuts and black olives
Black Bean Sweet Potato Burrito
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Black Bean and Vegetable Soup
Cabbage Gratin with Polenta
Chapati
Corn Cakes
Corn Sauté Recipe
Crayfish and Prawn Salad with Butterbeans
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All Bran Cereal with Fresh Berries and...
We’ve all heard time and again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kick starts the metabolism into top-notch functioning and sets the pace for the entire day regarding energy levels. Energy levels dictate...
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Almond Galette with Red Fruits
Chef: Gerard Vie
Almond Galette with Red Fruits Chef Gerard Vie prepares almond galette with red fruits. Preparation and cooking time is 20 minutes. Galette is, in fact, a French term signifying a flat cake that can be either sweet or savory....
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Asian Cole Slaw with Radishes and Miso...
A colorful, inventive Asian Cole Slaw sports crunchy radishes and Miso Dressing. It would make a nice offering for Mother's Day.
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Autumn Waldorf Salad
Seasonality: October – December Location: Ottawa / Eastern Forest Region This flavourful salad makes an excellent side dish but can also serve as a light lunch on its own. You can also turn this into a hot dish by tossing...
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Barbecue Baked Beans
Mixing 4 types of beans together and adding a barbecue sauce gives a new twist to a well-known dish. This is a great side dish for a cook-out or tailgate party.
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Bass back, cooked in juniper and almond
Chef: Lucille et Jacques Bon
Bass back, cooked in juniper and almond Chef Lucille et Jacques Bon demonstrates how to cook bass in juniper and almond. Delicious!
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Bass escalope with pine nuts and black olives
Chef: Hotels Lucien Barriere Deauville
Bass escalope with pine nuts and black olives Eating seafood is a healthier option than eating meat, chicken, beef or pork. So, all you seafood lovers follow this video on bass fish for wonderful bass escalope with pine nuts...
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Black Bean Sweet Potato Burrito
Adapted from CraftCircle. The combination of black beans and sweet potatoes make these burritos extra tasty and extra filling. Using whole grain tortillas, low-fat cheese, and fat-free sour cream makes these healthy as well.
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Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Hot and peppery, this salsa is perfect for serving with a plate of tortilla chips or as a side dish for a Mexican-style fiesta.
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Black Bean and Vegetable Soup
Adapted from CraftCycle. This hearty, healthy soup makes a great lunch with its abundance of vegetables. For a true vegetarian version, substitute vegetable stock for chicken broth.
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Cabbage Gratin with Polenta
Seasonality: December-February (Winter) Location: Ottawa (Eastern Forest Region) The sharp flavour of cabbage mellows when cooked in milk.
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Corn Cakes
Adapted from Cooking For Friends. Make these corn cakes and serve them like biscuits with steaks or pot roast. Use skim milk, olive oil, and fat-free sour cream to make them healthy, as well.
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Corn Sauté Recipe
Corn Sauté is a simple easy to make recipe which can be made in about 10-15 minutes. It tastes the best when serve hot.
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Crayfish and Prawn Salad with Butterbeans
Chef: Jean Andre Charial
Crayfish and Prawn Salad with Butterbeans Here’s how to make a fabulous crayfish and prawn salad with Butter beans salad for two. This recipe makes a delicious early autumn lunch or light dinner. The butterbeans and black...
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