Believe it or not, trillions of bacteria live in our digestive tract (our microbiota), and some species play a positive role in health.
Tag: fiber
Whole Wheat Pancakes
This recipe is great for a weekend family breakfast or even breakfast for dinner. It uses whole grain flour, which has more protein and fiber than white flour. Make sure to use 100% real maple syrup or top with fresh, in-season fruit!
Chipotle Chicken Bowls
Pressure cookers are all the rage, and this chipotle chicken bowl with quinoa will not disappoint! It’s delicious as well as high in protein and fiber for fullness.
Flat Belly Salad
This salad meets all the criteria for a well-balanced meal since it has protein and a high fiber carb from the chickpeas along with healthy fats from avocado. The apple cider vinegar dressing is easy to make and will become a staple for sure.
Gut Health Through Proper Nutrition
Happy National Nutrition Month! March is also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it is fitting to discuss to improve gut health through proper nutrition.
Red Curry Lentils
Pressure cooker users will love this healthy recipe! Serve over your favorite whole grain like farro, barley, quinoa or brown rice. Believe it or not, this recipe is high in protein and fiber, which help to keep you full.
Everything Bagel Crispy Chickpeas
Healthy snack alert! Ever crave something crunchy and salty? These crunchy garbanzo beans are easy to make, healthy, and delicious! Eating a snack that is high in fiber and protein will help to keep you full and curb cravings. Each serving has a whopping 6g of fiber, which is so important for gut health. Try these with different spices like cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, Cajun or dill for something new and fun.
Slow Cooker Bean Soup
A slow cooker bean soup recipe is a simple and delicious way to add fiber to your diet!
Portobello Mushroom Burger
The dense meaty texture of portobello mushrooms makes for a great alternative to beef burger while providing less fat, sodium and calories and more fiber, B vitamins and Vitamin D.
Turkey Burgers with Zucchini
One of the easiest ways to get your family to eat more veggies is to hide them. High fiber shredded zucchini mixed into turkey burgers adds texture and flavor to this beef burger alternative.