As you work towards making your everyday diet healthier, one area that you don’t want to forget about is your fiber intake.  Eating enough fiber daily is not only going to help keep your digestive system happen and bowels regular, but it’s also going to help keep hunger levels low and blood sugar levels stable.

Unfortunately in times where most people are choosing overly processed carbohydrate choices, fiber has become a very lacking nutrient.

Let’s help you change that with your diet by looking at the top complex sources of carbohydrates that really pack in plenty of fiber.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a great carb for not only controlling blood sugar levels, but to also help get your fiber content up higher.  With one typical serving providing over 4 grams, if you add this to your morning along with some berries, which are also high in fiber, you’ll be on your way to meeting your daily requirements.

For even more fiber, consider tossing in some flaxseeds which are high in both fiber and essential fatty acids.

Quinoa

Quinoa is next up on our list of high fiber carbohydrates that you should be consuming.  The really great thing about quinoa is that it’s also a complete source of protein, so anyone who’s a vegetarian out there will definitely want to make use of this one.

It can easily be replaced for any dishes that would otherwise use brown rice.

Bran Cereal

Finally, don’t overlook all bran cereals either.  These are powerhouses as far as fiber is concerned and often pack in 10 grams per half cup of serving! If you prefer not to eat bran cereal with milk, try sprinkling it over your yogurt or tossing it into your own home-made fruit smoothie instead. 

Both are great tasting ways to up the fiber intake of your day.

So there you have the top three sources of carbohydrates that will easily allow you to meet your daily fiber requirements.  This is one nutrient you don’t have to fall short on as long as you put in some proper planning.