Citrucel - only contains 2grams of fiber per serving. FDA daily is
30grams. Am I wrong to conclude that Citrucel is way too expensive for
way too little fiber? Or is there something about it being water
soluble that makes its effective volume increase? If so, what are
naturally occuring forms of water soluble fiber?
# Dietary Fiber Sources
1. Whole grain cereals or breads
1. All-Bran or 100% Bran Cereal (>8 grams per serving)
2. Wheaties (2.6 grams per serving)
3. Shredded Wheat (6 grams per serving)
4. Grits (5 grams per serving)
5. Grape-nuts (5 grams per serving)
2. Fresh fruits
1. Raspberries (4.5 grams per serving)
2. Fruits with 1-3 grams fiber per serving
1. Apple with peal
2. Orange
3. Peach
4. Pear
5. Strawberries
3. Fruits with negligible fiber
1. Grape-fruit has only 0.6 grams fiber per serving
2. Apple juice has no fiber content
3. Vegetables (raw better than cooked)
1. Beans (>8 grams per serving)
1. Kidney beans
2. Lima beans
3. Navy beans
4. Baked beans
2. Peas (6 grams per serving)
3. Corn on the cob (6 grams per serving)
4. Parsnips (6 grams per serving)
5. Lentils (4 grams per serving)
6. Broccoli (3 grams per serving)
7. Baked Potato with skin (3 grams per serving)
8. Other vegetables with 1-2 grams fiber per serving
1. Beets
2. Cabbage
3. Carrots
4. Celery
5. Corn
6. Squash
7. Green beans
8. Turnips
4. Other sources
1. Whole wheat bread (1.3 grams per serving)
# Bulk-Forming agents
1. Psyllium (Metamucil): 10 grams per day
1. Dose: 1-2 tsp in 8 ounces of water or juice tid
2. Methylcellulose (Citrucel): 6 grams per day
1. Dose: 1.0-1.5 grams PO bid-tid
3. Calcium Polycarbophil (Fibercon)
1. Dose: 2 caplets PO qd
2. Synthetic bulk agent containing polyacrylic acid
4. Dietary sources with as much fiber at 10% of cost
1. Wheat bran, oat bran or all-bran cereal
2. Lima, Navy, kidney and baked beans