High Fiber Diet

How Much is Enough?

    The amount of fiber in food is measured in grams.  National nutritional authorities recommend the following amounts of dietary fiber daily.

            Under Age 50            Over Age 50
    Men         38 grams            30 grams
    Women    25 grams            21 grams

    For a week or so, it is best to tally the amount of fiber you are consuming.  Boxed and packaged foods will have the amount of fiber per serving on the nutrition label.  For fresh foods of any type, you can click the following site and get the total fiber, insoluble and soluble grams per serving.   Fiber Content of Food