Increase Your Fiber Intake at Breakfast

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Fiber has become the mantra of healthy eating, and rightly so. High-fiber diets can reduce our risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol, control blood sugar and aid in weight loss. Quaker Oats has been spreading the word about the benefits of their high-fiber oatmeal cereal for well over a century now. But just what is this fuss all about?

Why Breakfast Is So Important

You've probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After going 10-12 hours without food, both your body and brain need nourishment to re-energize and be ready for the day. Kids who skip breakfast don't perform as well in school, and experience higher tardiness rates and absenteeism. Adults who skip breakfast often feel tired and fuzzy, even though they've had a good night's sleep. Eating breakfast is better for everyone, and can actually improve memory, concentration, and productivity.

Why a High-Fiber Breakfast Is Important

Eating a breakfast high in fiber makes us feel full longer and eliminates the sugar crash we might experience from donuts or breakfast pastries. Depending on gender and age, adults need between 21 and 38 grams of fiber daily. Starting out with a high-fiber breakfast helps to ensure we fulfill our daily dietary fiber needs.

The Best Ways to Get Your Fiber for Breakfast

Grains and whole grain products, whole fruits and vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts are the healthiest sources of dietary fiber. Many of these are great choices for breakfast. A bowl of oatmeal topped off with fresh fruit or nuts is a delicious way to start the day and is packed full of the dietary fiber necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Quaker Instant Oatmeal is available in nine delicious flavors to keep breakfast interesting and fun. When combined with other healthy, high-fiber toppings like bananas or almonds, the flavor combinations are endless.

Content by Cherri Megasko .