Want to lose weight?

Eat more of these 7 high-fiber foods that do the weight-loss work for you.

You digest it more slowly than simple starches and sugars.

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Not only is it great for keeping your appetite-and your weight-in check, fiber hasloads of other health benefits.

The only downside is, most of us aren’t getting the recommended amount of fiber.

Check out these 7 foods to get your fill.

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Apples also offer a bit of vitamin C and potassium.

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Pictured Recipe:Balsamic-Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan

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Pictured Recipe:Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet Potatoes

A medium-size baked sweet potato, skin included, offers 5 grams of fiber-for just 103 calories.

Find delicious sweet potato recipes here.

muesli with raspberries

Pictured Recipe:Muesli with Raspberries

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Raspberries

Raspberries are a great source of fiber.

Just one cup of raspberries has 8 grams of fiber.

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Raspberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C.

Find healthy raspberry recipes here.

Pictured Recipe:Chocolate-Covered Prosecco Strawberries

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Find healthy strawberry recipes here.

chickpea curry

Pictured Recipe:Chickpea Curry (Chhole)

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Chickpeas

Just 3/4 cup of chickpeas has a whopping 8 grams of fiber!

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Pictured Recipe:Pumpkin Overnight Oats

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Pumpkin

A cup of cooked pumpkin contains 3 grams of fiber.

You also get vitamin A (245% daily value), vitamins C, E and potassium.

Find delicious pumpkin recipes here.