Eat Low-Carb While Increasing Fiber Intake
 (HealthDayNews, 6/18/04)

The June 2004 edition of the Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource touts the benefits of good carbohydrates, like fiber. The article suggests increasing dietary fiber by:

• Eating high-fiber cereal or adding unprocessed wheat bran to cereal.
• Adding bran when making bread, cake, muffins, meatloaf & cookies.
• Eating whole-grain bread instead of white & substituting whole-wheat for white flour in baking.
• Using whole grains & adding beans to canned soups or salads.
• Choosing high-fiber snacks, like fruits, raw vegetables, low-fat popcorn & whole-grain crackers.
• Adding barley to soups and stews.
• Eating lots of fruits and vegetables.