High Fiber Menu

 
29-Apr-2011 by foodiebynature

 

pita breadA high fiber menu is for health conscious people. A diet rich in fiber is fulfilling and nutritious and also helps in keeping your digestive tract in order. So if you have somebody at home or a guest coming over who are into high fiber diet then you will have to plan accordingly.

There are numerous options available to be included in a high fiber menu. You can either opt for ready-to-eat food stuff or can also cook up some delicacies for your guest.

To get a fair idea as what all to include in a high fiber menu, you can take a look at the check list below.

FOODS ALLOWED

FOODS RESTRICTED

Food grains like oats, barley, wheat

Refined flour

Fresh fruits

Canned or tinned fruits

Vegetables like carrots, broccoli, cauliflower etc.

Frozen vegetables

Beans, lentils, peas

Aerated beverages

Nuts, seeds

High sugar food items

 

This list has some pointers to help you out in deciding your high fiber menu but there is lot more to it so you can always look up for more options.

 

As for any menu, the high fiber menu should also begin with starters. Vegetable Oat Cutlets can be a great start to the meal.

Made from oats, boiled potatoes, carrots, French beans, peas etc. this can be a good choice for starter.

 

Shammi Kebabs can also be served as starters.

shammi kebabs

Made with meat, vegetables these cutlets or kebabs can be a great way to include fiber in your diet.

 

You can serve a Lifesaver Salad as an appetizer to the high fiber menu.

lifesaver salad

It is prepared from spinach, tomato, cucumber etc. and is very healthy as well as full of fiber.

In place of soup, you can include the Super Green Juice in the high fiber menu. This drink made from collard greens, lemon juice, water and agave is rich in soluble fiber and vitamins.

 

For the main course, you can include Oriental Green Beans to the high fiber menu.

green beans

This dish is made from beans bell pepper, peanuts etc. and is very high on fiber. You can serve it with rice or whole wheat bread.

 

You can also make Broccoli with Sesame Salt as part of the main course.

broccoli with sesame salt

It is nothing but broccoli stir fried with sesame seeds.

 

Pork and Beans in Tomato Sauce will provide a variation in the high fiber menu.

pork and beans

Beans and tomatoes are good source of fiber and cooked along with pork it makes for a tasty delicacy.

 

Another main curse dish which you can incorporate in the high fiber menu is the Spicy Red Kidney Beans.

spicy beans

This dish is made from red kidney beans, tomatoes, chilli powder, Worcestershire sauce etc. and can be served with rice or bread.

 

For dessert make Maple Oat Bran Muffins.

oat muffins

Made from oat bran, buttermilk, maple syrup etc. these muffins are high on fiber and make a tasty dessert.

 

Another addition to your high fiber menu can be the Apple Streusel Coffee Cake for the dessert.

apple streusel coffee cake

This cake includes oat bran, egg whites, chunky applesauce along with many other ingredients and is quite tasty.

 

I hope you are now well equipped to plan your high fiber menu and impress your guests or family members alike.

 

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