These dietitian-recommended canned foods are filled with fiber and gut-friendly nutrients to help keep things moving.
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Just 12 cup of canned black beans provide 9 grams of fiber.
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A 12-cup serving of canned pumpkin contains 3.5 grams of fiber.
Try mashing canned pears into chia seed jam, stirring them into yogurt or baking them into a deliciouscrumble.
Canned Lentils
Lentils are an excellent source of fiber and a convenient, shelf-stable plant protein option.
Gaw recommends adding canned lentils to recipes like pasta sauce, soup, stews or salads.
Try making thisSausage & Lentil Soupas a cozy weeknight meal.
Morris suggests adding artichokes to your favorite bakedchickenorsalmondish, tossing them intosaladsor even adding them to yourmorning eggs.
Dont forget to prioritize gut-healthy habits like staying hydrated, staying active and incorporating fermented foods, too.
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