Its time to head to the produce aisle!
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Key Takeaways
Almost all of us could use morefiber.
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).That doesnt just spell trouble for our digestive health.
Of course, whole grains like oatmeal can help.
For instance, a half-cup of dry oats provides 4 grams of fiber.
So, keep eating that oatmeal.
But load your shopping cart with these fiber-rich fruits, too!
Avocados
1 avocado = 10 grams fiber
You may think ofavocadosas a vegetable, but theyre actually a fruit.
No wonder theyre so popular!
Between 2000 and 2020, global avocado consumption tripled from 6 billion pounds to 18 billion pounds.
Healthwise, avocados may be best known for their heart-friendly fats.
But their fiber may be equally as important for your health, particularlygut health.
For instance, research reveals avocados fiber may encourage the growth of good gut bacteria.
Thats not the only reason to love them, though.
Raspberries
1 cup = 8 grams fiber
Like blackberries,raspberriesare among the highest-fiber fruits.
Theyre also loaded with protective anthocyanins, flavanols, flavonols and ellagitannins.
Combined, these may have potent disease-preventing properties.
Consider the findings of one study that focused on the impact of raspberry consumption on diabetes and prediabetes.
Pears
1 medium pear = 6 grams fiber
Apples may be a quick, convenient, grab-on-the-go fruit.
But dont forget aboutpears.
One pear delivers roughly 20% of the Daily Value for fiber.
These sweet, juicy fruits are rich in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that has a natural laxative effect.
As healthy and tasty as pomegranates are, peeling them can be tricky!
But dont let that stop you.
Thischeat sheettells you everything you gotta know for pomegranate peeling success, photos included!
Of course, whole grains like oatmeal are a great way to score more of this under-consumed nutrient.
So, head to the produce section and load up.
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