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Old 10-04-2008, 04:04 PM
Jen
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Age: 31
Loveland, CO
Contributor: Intern
Default The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

Sorry for the pun, but I couldn't resist. Besides all the other health benefits, being regular is always good!!!

So, according to the FDA, women should be getting between 20-30 grams of fiber per day.( FDA Consumer Reprint--Women and Nutrition: A Menu of Special Needs )

Remember that when counting fiber grams, they are considered a carbohydrate on labels, so don't be afraid of carbs, as we sometimes are!

For example, one cup of raisin bran has 46 grams of carbs, but 8 of those are fiber. A medium apple has 38 carbs, and 6.5 grams of fiber. A banana has 27 carbs, and 3 grams of fiber.

I guess my point is that you can't get fiber without eating carbs, but not all carbs are bad. It's just the processed, sugary ones that we shouldn't be eating.

So let's try to get between 20-30 grams of fiber per day. If you need ideas for things to eat that fit in with a good diet but also have good amounts of fiber, let's give eachother ideas. I'll post some things that I eat regularly that have a lot of fiber too.
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Old 10-05-2008, 09:30 AM
Dee
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Age: 42
Atlantic, NC
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

Hey everyone,

I found a neat link for tallying up your fiber intake:

Fiber Choice Daily Fiber Calculator
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Old 10-05-2008, 09:41 AM
Michelle
Age: 34
Canada
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

This challenge will be easy for me Everything I eat is multigrain and whole wheat . I never eat white pastas, rice, bread etc. Good challenge to have though ladies! Nice job!
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Old 10-05-2008, 09:45 AM
Jennifer
Age: 34
Katy, TX
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

Okay, I'm in for this one. I just made the resolution ... AGAIN ... that I need to eat a bowl of oatmeal every day. This is a good excuse for me to post my food every day, too - which is something I've been slacking on.
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Old 10-05-2008, 10:41 AM
Jennifer
Age: 34
Katy, TX
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

Is it cheating to put benefiber in your coffee and yogurt and count that toward your total?

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Old 10-05-2008, 10:49 AM
Michelle
Age: 34
Canada
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

No Jennifer However you can get your fiber is all good! As long as you're getting it
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Old 10-05-2008, 11:17 AM
Jennifer
Age: 34
Katy, TX
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

Yay
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Old 10-06-2008, 07:26 AM
Dee
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Age: 42
Atlantic, NC
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

Hey all, here is my fiber intake for Sunday:

French Toast = 1
South Beach Living PB bar = 3
Broccoli 2 1/2 cups = 21
Fiber Supplement = 2.4


27.4

Not sure if I am likin' the side affects of it though........LMAO!!!
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Old 10-06-2008, 09:04 AM
Jen
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Age: 31
Loveland, CO
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

Great job on the broccoli, Dee!!! I didn't get nearly enough fiber yesterday, so I'll tally up today's and report in tonight.
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Old 10-06-2008, 09:16 AM
Michelle
Age: 34
Canada
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Default Re: The PHOENIX Challenge #3-A "Regular" Challenge

Dee - Nice job!
I did good with mine yesterday . I'll update tonight
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