Good Fiber Foods
The health benefits of fiber are well researched and documented. Fiber can help ward off may diseases, and fiber also promotes a healthy heart. Fiber fills you up, so it will also help keep weight in check.
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Grains
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Many grains are exceptionally high in fiber. Those most dense include wheat bran cereal, bulgur, whole wheat spaghetti, wheat flakes, wheat bran muffins, oatmeal and whole wheat bread.
Fruits
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Many fruits are good sources of fiber.These include stewed prunes, blueberries, grapefruits, pears, apricots, oranges, apples, peaches and strawberries.
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Vegetables
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A recommended two to three cups of the following vegetables are excellent sources of fiber: broccoli, raw carrots, avocados, corn, beets, kale, peas, winter squash, potatoes and tomatoes.
Legumes and Nuts
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Kidney beans, split peas and lentils are good fiber foods. So are black beans, soybeans, flax seed, walnuts, garbonzo beans, sunflower seeds, peanuts and almonds.
Sneak in Fiber
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Sneak more fiber into your diet by eating fruit with the skin on. Make sandwiches with whole wheat bread and loaded with lettuce, tomatoes and avocados. Add bran to burgers and meatloaf.
Fact
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It is recommended that a person consume 30 to 40 g of fiber every day for optimum health. A bowl of high fiber cereal, a bowl of bean soup and snacks of fiber-rich fruits and nuts will help reach this goal.
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