Practice Using the Fiber Worksheet (A Mini-Preview of Class #7)

 Hey Guys!  How's everyone?  I hope this blog post finds you doing well.  Today is Friday; are you ready for the weekend, yet?  For me, I moonlight over the weekend so no rest and fun for me.

This is my fun, counting how much fiber I took in for breakfast this morning!  This mini-blog post today, would probably fit in nicely as part of an entire lesson on fiber intake and digestive health.  Be on the lookout for that lesson is coming soon:  next week on Tuesday, December 19th I believe.

I don't know when the last time was that I ate oatmeal.  Oatmeal, from what I've heard, has mixed reviews.  Some people say, "no, don't eat oatmeal" but I don't know why they told me that.  Other, "experts" also give mixed reviews on consuming oatmeal.  If I understand Dr. Davis correctly (and, if I am wrong I will correct my statement) has stated that all wheat nowadays is bad because of an element (my word) called glycophates (did I spell that correctly, I'm not sure).  And, others have said it's okay to eat oatmeal and that gluten free grains should be included in a healthy diet.  I think there may be elements of truth in each viewpoint, and I selected an organic oatmeal from a local health food store.

That was a really long introduction, and not even the point of my blog post today!  Thank you, kindly, for staying with me here.

I want to count how much fiber intake I had on my breakfast today.  I want to know how much fiber I consumed today in my breakfast.  That is the purpose of my post, to share that truth with you.  I wanted to count my fiber intake today (of breakfast) together with you.

One cup of soy milk (unsweetened vanilla only because it was what was on hand) is 3 points (this will make sense more later).  Half a cup of organic oatmeal is worth 2 points (4 points for whole cup but I used half cup in mine).  Maybe about one-third cup fresh blueberries, perhaps worth one point.  Around a quarter cup (small handful) of walnuts, I don't have a number for, so let's say zero for now.

Let's count up the points.  3+2+1+0=6 points.

For the day, according to my fiber worksheet (Plate by ZUMBA used under license) I should consume 40 points or more.  Okay, this gives me a rough idea of how I did today for breakfast.

Beans and lentils are "worth 7 points" (and one-half cup is considered a portion size).

Be sure to tune in to this week's upcoming class talk on fiber and digestive health.  

Until next time, keep on your healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, social mindfulness and connection, and all the above that keep you feeling full, focused, and well.

Thank you always for your support.  Take care and be well.  (No picture this time, because this was a "last minute idea" kind of post.  I have lots of pictures in other areas of social media, however if you're curious.)  Okay, I'm signing out!

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