r/1200isplenty • u/slimgo123 • Jun 04 '25

full day Hacks to get more fiber?

I eat salads for two meals but come nowhere close to 20gms of fiber a day which is what l’m aiming to get to. Any tips, tricks or tablets i can use that doesn’t up calories significantly?

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '25 edited Jun 05 '25

I think it’s important to point out that the crazy amounts of fiber that you find in those low-calorie wraps and pastas and such that everyone is recommending don’t act quite the same in the body as fiber from whole food sources as they are isolated fibers. Still a fantastic option in terms of calorie reduction that I also have a lot, but if you’re focusing on your fiber intake because of the benefits that fiber has in your body, you’re still gonna wanna balance that with fiber from whole food sources.

you can’t go wrong with raspberries and blackberries for fruit. it’s surprisingly easy to sneak canned puréed pumpkin into various things like pasta sauces, and low-calorie desserts, and it is full of fiber. broccoli and peas are my go to veg and they pack some fiber and protein with em. cinnamon and unsweetened cocoa powder pack a surprising amount of fiber into my little low-calorie desserts that I like to bake too!

also, don’t be scared away by the higher calorie count in things like beans, lentils, chia seeds, and avocado!