The following post is sponsored by Meijer on behalf of Metamucil®.
Most Americans don’t get enough fiber in their diet. But nobody, especially under the age of fifty, really cares about their fiber intake, right? Wrong. I do, and think we all should!
Not only does a healthy dose of fiber keep you regular, but it can also help to maintain a healthy weight, help reduce high levels of cholesterol, and help lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Metamucil® is on a mission to educate people on the importance of fiber and how easy (and tasty!) it is to get the recommended amount daily.
So, exactly how much is recommended?
As a 29-year-old female, it is recommended for me (and all women between the ages of 18-50) to get 25 grams of fiber per day! I really couldn’t tell you if that happens, but I have been enjoying using the Metamucil® powders at home this week just to be sure.
(Calculate your own fiber number and see meal plan suggestions with this Fiber Toolkit!)
There are plenty of foods high in fiber content, especially in fruits, whole grains, and vegetables.
To help fill in the gaps on the days you aren’t sure you are getting the recommended daily amount of fiber, Metamucil® created a digital recipe book to show how easy taking the supplement can be.
All of the following recipes were created for and featured in the new digital recipe book, and I remade them at home. I hope you enjoy the high fiber inspirations and don’t forget to keep ‘on scrolling for an exciting giveaway!
Citrus Spritzer
This citrus spritzer recipe can help you relax and enjoy any occasion while you reap the health benefits of adding more fiber to your diet.
*3 grams of fiber*
Ingredients
1/3 cup grapefruit juice
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup club soda
1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil® Sugar Free Original Smooth powder
(I used Sugar-Free Orange Smooth Metamucil® powder)
Directions
Pour juices and club soda into a glass along with a few ice cubes. Add Metamucil® and stir briskly. A great breakfast-time refresher!
(Berry Pink!) Morning Meta-Muffins
Using the Berry flavor turned them pink! I loved it. Yields 12 muffins.
Serving size: 1 muffin = 1 Adult Serving of Metamucil®.
*4 grams of fiber*
Ingredients
1 cup of fat-free milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup of brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup blueberries
12 teaspoon Sugar-Free Original Smooth Metamucil® powder
(I used Sugar-Free Berry Smooth Metamucil® powder)
Directions
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 ̊F. Mix milk, egg, vanilla, applesauce, cinnamon and sugar.
2. In separate container mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to milk mixture, once well mixed, add blueberries and mix in the Metamucil then pour into muffin tin.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the outer rim of the muffins are light brown.
4. Drink 8 ounces of water with each muffin.
Strawberry-Kiwi Sipper
Strawberry smoothie recipes are known for their tasty flavor and ability to mix with other fruits. This version, enhanced with kiwi and Metamucil®, is a great way to sneak more fiber into your diet.
*12 grams of fiber*
Ingredients
1 medium peeled banana
2 kiwis, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup (4 oz) apple juice
1/2 cup (4 oz) frozen strawberries
1 rounded teaspoon of Metamucil® Original Coarse or Metamucil® Sugar-Free Original Smooth Powder
(I used Sugar-Free Berry Smooth Metamucil® powder)
crushed or cubed ice
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until ice is crushed.
Iced Tea Delight
Mix your favorite flavor of iced tea with Metamucil® for a refreshing way to sneak more fiber into your diet. I used a spiced apple chai tea and loved the extra tang of the Orange flavor!
*3 grams of fiber*
Ingredients
1 cup cold brewed or instant tea
1 rounded teaspoon Metamucil® Original Coarse
(I used Sugar-Free Orange Smooth Metamucil® powder)
crushed or cubed ice
Directions
1. Mix Metamucil® with iced tea and stir or shake thoroughly.
2. Serve with plenty of ice cubes, and add sugar, lemon, or mint leaves to taste.
3. If you prefer an orange twist, try preparing iced tea using 1 rounded tablespoon of Metamucil Orange Smooth or 1 rounded teaspoon of Metamucil® Orange Sugar Free Smooth. (That’s what I did!)
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$100 Meijer Gift Card Giveaway
To get you up and moving on the fiber train, Meijer is offering one lucky Housewife Glamour reader $100 credit to their store to go grab some Metamucil® and groceries to make your own recipes!
For those of you who haven’t heard of Meijer (I hadn’t until I moved to the mid-west), it’s a hypermarket chain that has become a one-stop shop for name brands on groceries, clothing, and home goods at a great value. I prefer to do my big grocery hauls here and always love their huge produce section and Meijer Organics brand!
Meijer stores can be found in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Find the nearest location to you and enter to win a gift card to get shopping!
To Enter:
Leave a comment on this post (mandatory!) sharing one way you like/would like to make sure you get enough fiber in your diet and enter at least one additional entry into Rafflecopter.
You have until Midnight Monday, September 15th E.S.T to enter the giveaway. The winner will be announced Tuesday morning, the 16th.
Don’t forget to leave a comment on this post below! You must do so in order for your entry into Rafflecopter to count.
Good Luck!
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>> Healthy Habits—Fiber Diet and Low-Cholesterol Tips
Find everyday tips for adding fiber into your diet.
>> How a Psyllium Fiber Diet Benefits You
It’s never too early or too late to help reduce the risk of heart disease by adding fiber into your diet.
Disclaimer: While I was compensated for this post, all thoughts and opinions on the brands mentioned above remain my own!
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Skyler did great walking into KINDERGARTEN with a big smile on his face this morning. I, however, was a bit of a mess on our walk home. 🥹
It’s wild how fast these 5 years with him have gone … 7 since we moved to NYC and into our apartment, dreaming of the day our kids would someday go to the *awesome* school right down our block. 🏫
That day is today, and I still don’t believe it — feeling allll of the emotions and thanking God for placing us here and for being able to trust His timing through the journey. 🫶🏼 #hbshinnyc
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I like to eat oat bran for breakfast!
I try to eat fiber cereal.
I am DYING to try those muffins and I think it would be good to add Metamucil to my morning veggie smoothie!
I think you would like them! They’re sweet 🙂
My fiber comes mainly from fruits..I just love them! I make sure to eat them with the skin where most of the fiber and other nutrients are! I also pick whole grains that haven’t been refined..to me it tastes even better!
Whole grains are always a great source!
Other than fiber cereal with yogurt, adding some Metamucil or a couple more servings of fruit and veggies (maybe in a smoothie!) would certainly help!
I used to take metamucil but lately I have been making sure to eat plenty of fruits and veggies!
I try to get my fiber from cereals.
I love bran muffins (good source of fiber), but these drinks look delicious!!
I eat a lot of nuts and beans.
I would eat more fruit and high fiber bread and cereal.
I eat a big, dark-green salad every day for lunch.
I’d like to get more fiber through my cereal choices in the morning.
I would like to eat granola bars with fiber
i love getting fiber in with cereal or bars!
I eat fiber cereal.
I eat tons of broccoli, usually in salads or just steamed as a side dish.
Fiber is so important! I get most of mine through fruits and veggies during the day. Especially salads.
I drink smoothies with lots of raspberries. I love them and they are so fibrous!
I couldn’t believe how loaded they are! Love that!
I love fresh fruits and veggies for my fiber. If I don’t have money to get any, then I go to my fiber chews.
I try and eat a salad at lunch to get my fiber in…and that iced tea looks delicious!
I would love to try out the muffins to add more fiber into my diet!!
I eat high fiber cereal — I also eat a lot of oatmeal
I love to eat smoothies with extra fiber in them. Thanks!
– Nikki (rafflecopter name)
I try to get more fiber by eating cereal with fruit
I Choose whole wheat flour products & I leave the skins on when cooking with potatoes. I also love bran muffins!
Fiber cereal!
I eat bread that is whole grain!
I get fiber from cereal and muffins.
I try to eat whole grain pastas, cereals and as many veggies and fruits throughout the day as I can, but mixing in metamucil into things I already eat/drink could be a great way to fill in the gaps… (totally never thought to mix it into tasty options instead of just water! Now I feel foolish! :))
I like to have oatmeal daily.
I like eating fibrous veggies and fruit.
I am a fruit and veggie girl all the way, but I have always wanted to try out supplements!
Eat more beans and veggies!
I think the best way to get fiber in my day is to eat all the veggies and fruits. Brussels and avacados are two of my favs.
Apples, veggies and beans. I prep these when I make my baby food 🙂
I add flax to my oats errrrday! 🙂
We drink a lot of green smoothies 🙂
I usually try to eat oatmeal several times per week (if not every morning!)
I normally eat bananas almost daily and I like to eat oatmeal
I eat more veggies!
I get my fiber by eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains every day
I add chia seeds to my green smoothies.
I eat cereal every morning with 5 or more grams of fiber per serving.
I like fiber rich snack bars.
I make sure I eat food with fiber, especially snacks for filling power.
I eat breakfast bars that are high in fiber to ensure I get enough!
i like eating muffins but i tend to put alot of butter on it
I eat a ton of fruit and veggies!
I get the majority of my fiber from fruits and the rest of my family eats fiber bars. I’ve always felt it is important to make fiber a part of an every day diet!