Bring on the fiber!
But most people in the U.S. dont eat enough fiber every day.
Luckily, eating more high-fiber carbohydratesor complex carbohydratescan help you meet the mark, too.
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What Are High-Fiber Carbohydrates?
The phrase suggests that fiber and carbohydrate are separate components, but technically, fiberisa carbohydrate.
The latter is what were talking about when we discuss things like starch and fiber, Pasquariello says.
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Examples include beans, legumes, andfruitsandvegetableswith edible skin and/or seeds.
The bran, which is the outermost layer, is particularly rich in fiber.
But with so many whole grain breads on the market, choosing one can be overwhelming.
Chan School of Public Health.
Try adding thishigh-fiber fruitto your favoritebreakfast dishes(likeoatmeal, cereal, or pancakes) or blended intofruit smoothies.
Nuts
Nuts in general are excellent sources of fiber, butalmondsandpistachiosare particularly high in this nutrient.
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According to Geiger, youll get 3 to 4 grams of fiber per 1-ounce serving.
(For context, 1.5 ounces is a small handful, as noted by theAmerican Heart Association.)
(And they also contain a tiny bit of protein too.
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Raspberries
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These tart treats are bursting with good stuff.
Apples
Apples are an excellent source of fiberparticularly with the skin on, according to Pasquariello.
“And they’re so versatile, as wellas easy to transportto snack on,” she says.
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