 [ Symptoms ] how can i increase fiber in my diet [ Disease ] a good way to increase fiber in the diet is by using a special bran recipe mix together 1 cup applesauce 1 cup coarse unprocessed wheat bran and ¾ cup prune juice refrigerate mixture and take two tablespoons of the mixture every day take the mixture in the evening for a morning bowel movement increase the bran mixture by two tablespoons each week until bowel movements are regular always drink one large glass of water with the mixture