A low-carb diet usually comprises between 50 and 150 g of carbohydrates a day. Because whole grains, starchy vegetables, legumes and fruits are usually not allowed when following a low-carb diet, the main source of fiber is from non-starchy vegetables. It is therefore recommended to include non-starchy vegetables at each of your meals to meet your fiber requirements. You can also add wheat bran, psyllium and flax seeds if you need a boost in your fiber intake. If fruits are allowed on your low-carb plan raspberries, strawberries and apples and pears with the skins on are good, high fiber options.
Chicken, Cheddar and Flax Seed Salad
For a quick low-carb meal prepare a salad with 1 to 2 cups of leafy greens, three chopped green onions, one tomato, a quarter cucumber, 3 oz. of cooked chicken breast, 1/2 oz. of grated cheddar cheese, 1 tbsp. of ground flax seeds and 1 tbsp. of low-carb ranch dressing. This meal provides 16.3 g carbohydrates and 6.8 g fiber.
Steak and Low-Carb Fries
Top a serving of 4 oz. of steak with 1/2 cup sautéed onions and 1/2 cup sautéed sliced mushrooms and serve with 2 cups cooked broccoli. You can prepare low-carb fries by cutting a medium turnip into fries and baking them with olive oil in the oven for about 30 minutes. This satisfying low-carb dish contains only 24.4 g carbohydrates but as much as 8 g dietary fiber.
Asian Omelet
Saute 2 cups bean sprouts and 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms in olive oil. Add two beaten eggs, 1 tbsp. of soy sauce and 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds and cook until set. This meal is a good source of fiber for people following a low-carb diet since a serving provides 16 g carbohydrates and 6.4 g fiber.
Spaghetti Squash
Serve you favorite spaghetti sauce on 2 cups of cooked spaghetti squash. Top with cheese if desired. Accompany your low-carb spaghetti meal with a large salad of leafy greens drizzled with your favorite low-carb dressing. This meal will provide you with approximately 27.4 g carbohydrates and 7.2 g dietary fiber.
Almond-Flax Seed Salmon With Green Beans
For an elegant low-carb, high-fiber meal, start by grinding 1 oz. of almonds and 1 tbsp. of flax seeds. Dip a serving of salmon in a beaten egg mixture and coat with the ground almonds and flax seeds. Bake in the oven until cooked and serve with 1.5 cups of cooked green beans. This delicious meal fits perfectly within any low-carb eating plan in addition to providing you with a high amount of fiber. A serving contains 11.9 g of carbohydrates and 8.3 g of fiber.
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