# Health Coach Tip - Where's the Fiber

**Author:** Dawn Brighid  
**Published:** 2020-11-11  
**Category:** Health Coach Tips

We love a lower carbohydrate diet - low carb equal low sugar and low sugar is very important for overall health. With some patients we even experiment with a completely grain free diet! One of the most often asked questions when we put someone on a grain free diet (after “What am I going to eat for breakfast?”) is “Where will my fiber come from? Should I take a supplement?”

We love a lower carbohydrate diet at Eleven Eleven Wellness Center - low carb equals low sugar and low sugar is very important for overall health. With some patients we even experiment with a completely grain free diet! One of the most often asked questions when we put someone on a grain free diet (after “What am I going to eat for breakfast?”) is “Where will my fiber come from? Should I take a supplement?” Fiber is actually found in many plant foods, not just grains, and you can easily get enough through eating a variety of whole foods every day, even if you are on a lower carbohydrate plan. You will find fiber in fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and beans. Foods with Fiber: RaspberriesCollard GreensCoconutPistachiosOnionsAvocadoLentils ArtichokeBrussels sproutsBlack beansKaleSplit peasBroccoliCauliflowerTomatoesOlivesFlaxseedsYou can see from this list that it’s easy to eat foods every day that contribute to your fiber intake… and this list is just a small sample. Want all the details on foods with fiber? Check out The World’s Healthiest Foods.

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