When I was at the doctor's a few weeks ago, I picked up a booklet that I found very interesting. It was about fiber and how unless you actively strive to reaching your daily requirements, it won't happen.
The National Cancer Society recommends you consume 25-35 grams of fiber every day. You know preventing cancer was a big motivation for me when I first started drinking green smoothies.
There was a whole page on how much fiber is in each food item. I really liked studying this list, and I am now going to copy it for you.
Whole Wheat Bread 1 slice 2.11 grams
Rye Bread 1 slice 1.72 grams
White Bread 1 slice .50 gram
Oat Bran 1 oz. 4.06 grams
Shredded Wheat 1 oz. 2.64 grams
Corn Flakes 1 oz. .45 grams
Brown Rice 1/2 cup 5.27 grams
White Rice 1/2 cup 1.42 grams
Spaghetti 2 oz. 2.56 grams
Broccoli 1/2 cup 2.58 grams
Brussels Sprouts 1/2 cup 2.00 grams
Corn 1/2 cup 3.03 grams
Eggplant 1/2 cup .96 grams
Green Peas 1/2 cup 3.36 grams
Lettuce 1/2 cup .24 grams
Potato 1/2 cup 2.97 grams
Spinach 1/2 cup 2.07 grams
Squash 1/2 cup 2.87 grams
Tomato 1/2 cup 1.17 grams
Zucchini 1/2 cup 1.26 grams
Green (canned) 1/2 cup 1.89 grams
Kidney 1/2 cup 5.48 grams
Lima 1/2 cup 4.25 grams
Pinto 1/2 cup 5.93 grams
Apple (w/ peel) 1 med. 2.76 grams
Apricots 1 cup 3.13 grams
Banana 1 med. 2.19 grams
Blackberries 1 cup 7.20 grams
Boysenberries 1 cup 7.20 grams
Grapefruit 1 med. 3.61 grams
Grapes 1 cup 1.12 grams
Oranges 1 med. 3.14 grams
Pear (w/ peel) 1 med. 4.32 grams
Prunes (canned) 1 cup 13.76 grams
Raspberries 1 cup 7.50 grams
Strawberries 1 cup 3.87 grams
Watermelon 1 slice 1.93 grams
Are you brave enough to eat prunes? The second place winner is the berries.
Try adding some to your morning breakfast.
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