I know that for a male athlete fiber intake of about 28-40 grams per day is optimal.

Question is, if I can get most of my fiber from oats, brown rice, cereals, etc., how important is it that I get some from green veggies?

Second question is, what is the optimal "servings per day" of green veggies for the male athlete?

Thanks.

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Green veggies have more to do than introduce some fiber. Besides for the natural source of vitamins and minerals, veggies "space" occupy in the stomach and in the gut. For a dieting athlete, this is invaluble cuz you are allways hungry!! This is a great way to keep that hunger not as intense. Not to mention the health benefits from insoluble AND soluble fibers.

Chances are, you would want to have plenty. I believe in this case, more is better than not enough. As you get older, you'll definitely want to keep things running smoothly.

I had left several tablespoons of flaxseeds in water overnight (1:3 ratio fs:h2o). Added it to the oatmeal, and I'll be, it was really some good stuff. They swell and form a thick gel consistency. If you can grind them into a fine powder, I'll bet that would be much better!