Ritz

The one thing that I have found helpful for fiber to keep me regular that I was surprised was ok as a "whole grain" is popcorn. I researched it alot and even asked my surgeon, dietitian and regular doctor and they all said it was healthy for me if I can handle it.  It is the only thing that keeps me regular.  I do stay away from regular crackers/bread/pasta etc... like the previous posters have discussed however.  I don't eat regular corn either.  (That isn't completely accurate, if it is baked into something or mixed with other veggies I may get a little, but I don't ever sit down and each a bunch of corn).

How do you prepare your popcorn? I recently bought the Smart balance brand of microwave popcorn and it taste O.K. but not great. I am trying to add a little fiber to my diet so I thought I'd try some.

I bought a hot air popper and just make my own plain hot air popped popcorn. I eat a cup or two maybe once a week or two. It is high in carbs, but because I hot air pop it, it's low in fat and counts as a whole grain so it's healthier carbs. 

Usually I only eat whole grain crackers, and sparingly at that. I tried some Ritz at a party once - with a slice of cheese and ham. I only ate three, and they did not sit well, even with the protein I ate at the same time. Too many white carbs and fat I believe. I decided to start carrying a small bag of whole grain crackers with me to parties so I don't run into this again. And, no, there was no veggie tray at the party - that is normally my party go-to option! 

I try to avoid crackers. If I need a vehicle for dip or cheese or just want a little crunch, I slice a cucumber or jicama very thin. I won't say I haven't had a cracker or tortilla chip at all, but I realize that those aren't the kinds of carbs that I want to spend calories on.

 Crackers can be a slippery slope so you want to tread carefully.  If you want to stay away from the typical cracker, you should try lentil crackers.  Whole Foods carries a brand that comes in cracked black pepper, sea salt and rosemary.  They are very crunchy, taste good and are gluten free if that is a concern for someone.  For 18 crackers, it's 110 calories, 5 grams of protein, 16 carbs, 1 gram of fiber and 2 grams sugar.  Just another choice to consider.

Those numbers are almost the same as the Soy Crisps that I've seen several brands of. Just mentioning yet another choice to consider.