How much fiber do you need? The recommendation is for somewhere between 25-35 grams per day. The average American consumes only about 15 grams daily.
So, where do you find fiber? Here's a list of some of the top fabulous fiber foods.
- Figs, dried ½ cup 6 grams
- Blackberries 1 c 8 grams
- Blueberries 1 c 4 grams
- Pear 1 med 6 grams
- Black beans 1 c 15 grams
- Lentils, cooked 1c 16 grams
- Popcorn, air popped 3 c 4 grams
- WW spaghetti 1 c 6 grams
- Brown rice 1 c 4 grams
- Green peas 1 c 14 grams
- Cooked spinach 1 c 4 grams
- Almonds 1 ounce 4 grams
- Sesame seeds ¼ cup 4 grams
- Acorn squash 1 c 9 grams
- Cauliflower or
- Broccoli, cooked 1 c 5 grams
- Sweet/ russet potato 1 med 4 grams
- Avocado ½ fruit 9 grams
- Edamame, frozen 1 c 6 grams
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