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What is fiber?
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Dietary fiber is a class of complex carbohydrates described as an indigestible long chain of sugar molecules.
Fiber is naturally found in complex carb foods such as fruits, veggies, grains, and legumes.
This class of carbohydrates can be further broken down into two different forms:soluble and insoluble.
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Unfortunately, we’re getting nowhere close to that amount.
That translates to more than 5.6 grams of fiber per standard portion size.
And with 8 grams in one cup, raspberries steal the sweet spotlight.
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Collard greens are a great source of waist-whittling fiber.
(And also tastes great with some crumbled bacon).
These little green poppers contain a hefty 7 grams of fiber per cup!
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That same cup also boasts a hefty 8 grams of protein.
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These beans have almost 7 grams of fiber per serving, as well as 7.65 grams of protein.
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So, pouring some over your salad will help you hit your daily requirements with minimal effort.
Use these chickpea recipes for more ways to get your fiber from these healthy beans.
One ounce, or 28 grams, of chia seeds, has double that amount!
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We’ve also curated the best chia seed recipes for even more ideas!
If you ate a large pear, you’d be consuming7.13 grams of fiberthat’s 25% DV!
A 1-cup bowl of bran flakes can provide you with nearly 6 grams of fiber.
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Don’t pass on this high-fiber food on your next trip to your local Mexican restaurant.
It has some of the highest fiber content of most vegetables at over 5 grams per cup.
This cruciferous vegetable is more than just a high-fiber source, though.
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These juicy, tender artichoke hearts are just teeming with fiber.
Try one of these overnight oats recipes to give yourself a morning fiber boost with these tasty breakfast treats.
due to their increased fiber intake.
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Just half a cup of edamame has four grams of fiber.
Munch on these on your next snack break to get a dose of fiber in your day.
We like tossing them with some sesame oil and hot sauce.
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Just don’t forget to eat the skin!
On average, whole wheat pasta contains 6.3 grams of fiber per one-cup cooked serving.
One little, dried fig contains nearly one gram of fiber and about 20 calories.
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Throw a bunch in a small baggie and pull them out mid-afternoon when the munchies kick in.
Despite being pureed, each half-cup serving of delicious pumpkin has almost 4 grams of fiber.
Since popcorn is considered a whole grain, it is relatively decent in fiber.
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Just be sure to stick to air-popped to avoid unwanted calories or artificial flavors.
And there are morehealth benefits of bananasbeyond their high-fiber power.
A one-ounce serving of pistachios will give you 3 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
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