7 High-Fiber Foods to Include in Your Diet

Fiber is very important for your gut health and digestive system. You may think that relieving constipation is fiber’s main role, but there are more reasons why you need to enrich your diet with fiber. Besides making you feel full for longer, fiber-rich foods promote weight loss and lower blood sugar levels. If you want to increase your fiber intake, include these foods to your diets.

 

Broccoli 

Broccoli is a very nutritious vegetable. Besides being rich in fiber, it is loaded with vitamin C, K, B and folate. It is also a versatile vegetable that you can add to stews, salads, or just eat as a side dish.

 

Oats

A cup of oats contain 4 grams of fiber. Having oat meal for breakfast will keep you full for longer. For more fiber, top your oat meal with other fiber-rich fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and black berries.

 

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are among legumes that are very rich in fiber. You can use them as a delicious dip, add them to salads, or roast them for an enjoyable snack.

 

Avocados 

Avocados provide a high dose of fiber. Plus they go great with a lot of things. Eat them on their own, cut and add them on salads, or mash them for a delicious guacamole side or dip.

 

Bananas

Besides the fiber, bananas are rich in vitamin C, B6, and potassium. Instead of unhealthy snacks in the middle of the day, consider eating bananas. You can also spread mashed banana with peanut butter on whole grain toast for breakfast to provide your body with energy and keep you full.

 

Sweet Potatoes

A cup of sweet potatoes contains around 7 grams of fiber. This delicious treat, will not warm you up in winter, but will also help you increase your fiber intake. Bake them in the oven and top them with both salt and pepper, or, with honey to satisfy your sugar cravings.

 

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber as well as omega-3 fatty acids. There are so many ways you can include chia seeds to your diet. You can add them to a yoghurt smoothie, sprinkle them over a dish or a salad, or you can enjoy a delicious treat of chia pudding with fruits and honey.