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5 Cheap Ways to Get More FIBER in Your Diet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Boost your fiber intake with these affordable and tasty ingredients that can be easily incorporated into your daily meals.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 cup Pumpkin (Cheap and fiber-rich)
  • 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds (Roasted for snack)
  • 3 cups Popcorn (High fiber snack)
  • 1 can Chickpeas (Use in recipes or snacks)
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts (Add to salads or stir fries)
  • 0.5 cup Dry roasted edamame (High in fiber and protein)

Instructions 

  • Start with pumpkin, which is affordable and high in fiber.
  • Add pumpkin to various dishes or eat it directly.
  • Roast pumpkin seeds for a fiber-rich snack.
  • Enjoy popcorn as a low-calorie, high-fiber snack.
  • Use chickpeas in recipes like protein dips for added fiber.
  • Add bean sprouts to soups or salads for extra fiber and protein.
  • Snack on dry roasted edamame for a fiber and protein boost.

Notes

Incorporate these ingredients into your meals for a fiber boost without breaking the bank.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Healthy Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fiber