Fiber is crucial not only for digestive functioning but overall health. Studies have shown it can lower LDL cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, and protect against heart disease. Newer research also shows that fiber may promote weight loss and enhance sensitivity to insulin.
However, statistics show that less than 5% of Americans realistically meet their recommended daily fiber intake, which is on average up to
What are the best high-fiber foods?
Frozen berries, fresh too, but frozen berries tend to be a little bit higher in fiber for a fruit. And when you buy them frozen, they’re just more affordable and easier to have on hand. They don’t go bad on you in a day so, you can add those to smoothies or mix them into oatmeal or yogurt.”
“Brown rice only has one gram more of fiber than white rice, but whole wheat pasta has significantly more than white pasta. It creates like this nice fiber-rich carbohydrate base to your dinner to add some vegetables or protein to.”
Chia seed pudding where you soak them with some milk or non-dairy milk and add a little bit of fruit. They’re very filling and they not only have fiber, but they also have omega-3 and a little bit of protein. They’re sort of this tiny but mighty little seed where you can check off a lot of nutrition boxes at once.
