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<h1>How to Add Fiber to Your Diet</h1>
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Adequate dietary fiber is an important part of sound nutrition. For healthy people, 20-30 grams of fiber per day is considered optimal. Fiber aids digestion, prevents constipation, helps regulate cholesterol and blood sugar and may even decrease your risk of some kinds of cancer. The following tips can help you add fiber to your diet for better nutritional health.

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	<li>Sprinkle cereals, casseroles and baked goods with wheat germ or bran.<br /></li>
	<li>Eat vegetables raw or lightly steamed.<br /></li>
	<li>Choose whole-grain baked products over those made with refined flour<br /></li>
	<li>Eat more fresh fruit<br /></li>
	<li>Substitute dishes using dried peas and beans for protein servings<br /></li>
	<li>Eat vegetables and fruits un-peeled.<br /></li>
	<li>Eat more oatmeal and whole grain cereals.<br /></li>
	<li>Garnish yogurt or ice cream with rolled oats, bran flakes, or whole-grain cereal.<br /></li>
	<li>Use whole grain or vegetable pasta to your usual pasta dishes.<br /></li>
	<li>Add garbanzo beans, lentils, or kidney beans to rice dishes.<br /></li>

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<h2>Check out these High Fiber Foods:</h2>

<br />Fiber Content of…<br /><br />
	Refried Beans:     11 grams per ½ cup<br />
	Black Beans:	     8 grams per ½ cup<br />
	Frosted Mini-Wheats:   6 grams per cup<br />
		
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