Boost The Fiber in Your Gluten Free Bread: Quick Fix

Fiber is a concern for everyone, and if it's not--get with it! It's recommended that we get 25 grams of fiber a day. Easy feat if you eat lots of whole grains or fresh fruits and vegetables but if you hesitate to munch on an apple or haven't bought a bunch of greens in a while, you may be coming up shy when it comes to fiber.
Why fiber? It keeps you regular, it keeps your colon tidy, keeps cholesterol in check, it keeps you fuller longer, and it helps maintain even blood sugar levels. Often we hear "people" tell us to eat whole grains like whole wheat bread and oats to easily boost your fiber in-take, but what if you're g.f.? You can't eat whole grain breads or most oatmeal or wheat germ or wheat bran or whole wheat pasta. I often get asked about the nutritional content of the g.f. bread that I make and the bread mix that I sell at The Gluten Free Bread Factory. Because it is made up mostly of bean flours and tapioca flour it does only have around 2.5 grams of fiber per slice, which actually isn't to shabby, but that is less fiber than you'd find in a hearty grain bread that contains gluten.
There is a quick fix! A fast and easy way to boost the fiber content or your g.f. bread, helping you reach that 25 grams a day, is to buy bread mix and throw in some little extras. Chia seeds, and flax seed are perfect add in's. Neither type of seed needs to be ground before adding it to your bread mix, just toss in a couple tablespoons.