10 High Fiber Foods for Low Carb Diets

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Most of us don’t get enough dietary fiber from the daily foods we eat and following a low-carb diet makes the task even more challenging.  While experts recommend consuming approximately  21 to 25 grams (women) to 30 to 38 grams (men) of fiber a day from a variety of foods, the typical American averages just 15 grams — and “low carb-ers” even less! High Fiber Low Carb Salad with avocado, raspberries, blackberries, chia seeds, almonds and pistachios.

Eliminating whole grains, legumes, most fruits, many vegetables and other sources of carbohydrates can make meeting dietary fiber goals difficult. But, if you choose the right low-carb high-fiber foods, you can be well on your way to a daily fiber gold star – and get to eat a few unexpected things in the process (like this beautiful salad that I calculated to meet MY needs with about 3/4 the daily fiber requirement just for 12g net carb)! Read on to discover how easy it is to ramp up your roughage with these 10 High Fiber Foods for Low Carb Diets.

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Favorite Soup and Salad Bar Dine-In Service during COVID

This post is sponsored by SOUPER SALAD. All opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own. Thank you for supporting businesses that support The Fit Fork.

After months of hunkering down at home, are you eager to get back out to a restaurant to eat? I 110% am — as long as the experience can be in a safe, delicious and healthy way! Jennifer Fisher of thefitfork.com enjoying a healthy lunch at Souper Salad

Until a recent visit to SOUPER SALAD, my streak of homemade lunches was most definitely at a record high. We are at-home dinner eaters, but lunches have almost always been out on the go for my family between work, school and all our sports and active hobbies. So, I was missing that convenience and variety. Join me in supporting your local franchisees and small business owners by heading out for a casual bite  – read on to learn how SOUPER SALAD is back in service to provide all-you-can eat meals in a safe environment. Continue reading

Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen | Paleo, Gluten-free

You say clafoutis, I say clafoutYES! Don’t be fooled, this ridiculously easy French dessert looks casual and carefree . . but it’s also quite elegant. Custardy yumminess baked over berries that you can slice neatly into a wedge – it’s worthy of a summer dinner party by the pool. Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen

I’m calling my take (oh, you KNOW I have a take) on this classic dessert Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen. I lower the carbs with natural sugar substitutes and swap flours to make this summer dessert gluten-free and Paleo-friendly.

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Peach Blueberry Protein Chia Pudding

Just peachy! And blueberry-y! Just say YES to my no-cook, super nourishing recipe for Peach Blueberry Protein Chia PuddingBlueberry Peach Protein Chia Pudding

I put my spin on this classic chia pudding (featuring two of my favorite summer fruits) by adding vanilla protein powder for a hunger smashing, express ticket on the muscle-making gains train. Continue reading

Peach Blueberry Crumble Sheet Pan Pancakes | Paleo

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. I LOVE pancakes, but I HATE standing by the skillet all morning to cook them up and that the family has to eat in shifts, waiting for each subsequent batch. It seems like it’s NEVER my turn to eat, only to cook!

Paleo Peach Blueberry Crumble Sheet Pan Pancakes

Making “Sheet Pan Pancakes” is my simple solution that leaves us all happy! Just fill up a rimmed baking sheet filled with the batter, add “extras,” bake and then slice up and serve with syrup! Today’s version is a sweet salute to summer fruits – Paleo Peach Blueberry Crumble Sheet Pan Pancakes. Read on learn how to make baked paleo pancakes: Continue reading