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How to Add Fiber to a Protein Shake

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Susan Lundman

A protein shake can be a convenient and healthy breakfast or lunch, and with more fiber, the shake helps you stay full longer. You can choose from sources of soluble fiber, such as dried beans and peas, and insoluble fiber, such as bran.

Susan Lundman began writing about her passions of cooking, gardening, entertaining and recreation after working for a nonprofit agency, writing grants and researching child development issues. She has written professionally for six years since then. Lundman received her M.A. from Stanford University.