| Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the | | | | nutrients to be absorbed by the body. Fiberlady |
| bunny trail. Along the path, he follows his nose to | | | | reminds you to drink plenty of liquids when you eat |
| munch on carrots, cabbage, and high fiber bunny | | | | fiber.In addition to improving regularity, consuming |
| cake. Fiberlady loves to celebrate all of the holidays, | | | | adequate amounts of fiber can aid in the prevention |
| including Easter, because it gives her a chance to | | | | of several forms of cancer and heart disease. High |
| share high fiber recipes and life enhancing information | | | | fiber diets are helpful in delaying the onset or |
| for your high fiber health.A healthy daily diet should | | | | lowering the risks of many of these diseases.Now |
| include fiber from a wide variety of foods high in | | | | that you have absorbed the scientific facts, you can |
| different types of fibers, rather than from | | | | focus on the naturally bright flavors of some very |
| supplements. High-fiber foods offer five grams or | | | | delicious high fiber foods to add to your Easter |
| more fiber-rich nutrients. There needs to be a | | | | menu.This low fat, high-fiber pea and mint soup is an |
| combination of soluble and insoluble fibers.Fruits such | | | | incredible flavorful not to mention colorful addition to |
| as apples and citrus,leafy green veggies and oats are | | | | your Easter brunch or dinner.Pea and Mint Soup |
| good examples of foods with soluble fiber. When | | | | 4 servingsIngredients:2 tsp olive oil |
| these foods are eaten, fiber adds bulk as water is | | | | 1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped |
| absorbed. This contributes to a feeling of fullness and | | | | 1 pound frozen or fresh (shelled) green peas |
| so we tend to eat less. Weight loss is a real benefit | | | | 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped |
| when considering the typically rich, calorie-laden | | | | 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
| holiday menu.For valuable insoluble fiber, choose whole | | | | 3 cups fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth (or |
| grains, legumes, and most veggies and fruits. Insoluble | | | | vegetable broth) |
| fibers increase the bulk and weight of the food being | | | | 4 tbsp fat free or low fat sour cream or plain |
| digested. The increased viscosity from soluble fibers | | | | yogurt plus mint sprigs for garnishPreparation:Heat oil |
| such as pectin slows down the movement through | | | | in a large pot or Dutch oven. |
| the intestinal journey which gives more time for | | | | |