Oats are a high fiber way to start the day, particularly with fruit and nut butter.Rachel Hosie/Insider
- Eating enough fiber is important for various reasons, including maintaining bloody sugar levels.
- I recently tried to hit the UK recommended amount of 30g a day for a week.
Apple and banana protein porridge with peanut butter (10g)
Apple and banana porridge with peanut butter Rachel Hosie/Insider
Overnight oats with blueberries (7g)
Overnight oats with blueberries. Rachel Hosie/Insider
Similarly, overnight protein oats, made from oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, flaxseed, mashed banana or grated apple, and then topped with berries or nuts/nut butter, is a delicious high fiber breakfast.
Bagel with yogurt and fruit (7g)
A bagel and yogurt bowl is a staple breakfast. Rachel Hosie
I love a cinnamon and raisin bagel — choose toppings like nut butter and banana, and serve with some other fruit and Greek yogurt for a breakfast that is not only high fiber but high protein too.
Avocado wholewheat toast, eggs, and turkey bacon (10g)
Eggs, turkey bacon and avocado toast is a go-to meal. Rachel Hosie
Leave out the turkey rashers if you don't eat meat — between the wholewheat toast and avocado, this is a great high fiber breakfast or lunch.
Turkey avocado sandwich and a clementine (15g)
A chicken and avocado sandwich provides carbs, protein, and fats. Rachel Hosie
Opt for wholewheat bread over white for higher fiber content in this avocado and turkey sandwich, and get an extra boost with some fruit on the side.
Beef burger, butternut squash, and broccoli (27g)
Keeping the skin on vegetables like butternut squash provides lots of fiber. Rachel Hosie
A traditional burger meal gets a healthier makeover by using a high fiber bun and replacing fries with broccoli and butternut squash (particularly if you leave the skin on).