Simple ways to add more fiber to your diet:

-Use brown rice instead of white rice


-Substitute whole-grain bread for white bread


-Choose a bran muffin over a croissant or pastry


-Snack on popcorn instead of potato chips


-Eat fresh fruit such as a pear, a banana, or an apple (with the skin)


-Have a baked potato, including the skin, instead of mashed potatoes


-Enjoy fresh carrots, celery, or bell peppers with a hummus or salsa, instead of chips and a sour cream dip


-Use beans instead of ground meat in chili, casseroles, tacos, and even burgers (bean burgers taste great!)

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