When I was in high school, I started developing a strong interest in healthy eating, and somehow came across a book called The F Diet. (No, not the F#$^* diet, the Fiber diet).

Putting aside the issue of what a huge geek I had to have been at 18, to find this book interesting enough to read it cover to cover, I must say, it made a lasting impression. Hell if I was going to let my colon rot in putrified waste matter! I began incorporating fiber into everything I ate. I made psyllium (a second cousin to sawdust) muffins as snacks, I sprinkled oat bran on everything I could, and put it in smoothies, and I ate Rye Crisps like they were potato chips. Yes, I know - Nerd Girl.

I don’t eat nearly that much fiber anymore, but I should. Most Americans get far less fiber in our diets than is recommended, with the average person consuming about 14 grams. We should all be consuming between 20-38 grams per day, in order to maintain optimal digestive and colon health. Fiber is thought to help in cancer prevention, but eating it is also a great way to achieve weight loss goals! It fills you up and staves off hunger and causes you to eat less calories throughout the day.

Also, fiber keeps your system free of junk by sweeping it out, reducing bloating and fat buildup. Therefore, some say fiber is the ticket to a flat stomach.

One of the easiest ways to accomplish the feat of consuming more fiber, is to eat a high fiber cereal in the morning. Most people find cereal to be a quick and easy breakfast option, so why not choose the brands with the highest fiber, if you’re already eating cereal anyway?

Here is a great comparison chart of all the top fiber cereals which will help you make the best choices!