Plus, fun, creative ways to add them to meals and snacks.
The call to get more fiber into your diet used to provoke some eye-rolling.
Fiber is not exactly the most glamorous nutrient.
Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Kady Wohlfarth
It doesnt hurt that theyre all really tasty, too.
What Is Fiber and Why Is It Good for You?
Fiber is the indigestible part of a plant.
Essentially, there aretwo types of dietary fiber: insoluble and soluble.
Insoluble fiber bulks up your stool and makes it easier to have a bowel movement.
Let’s take a look at the best high-fiber fruits you should add to your rotation.
Pomegranates
Good things come in small packages, and pomegranate arils (also known as seeds) are proof.
Tropical Fruits
Some of the most popular tropical fruits are surprisingly packed with fiber.
Pears
Pears are a delicious fall fruit.
You wont believe how deliciousAir-Fryer Applesare.
Avocados
Yes, avocados are a fruit!
Vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds all provide fiber.
And thats an all-around win.
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Daily Nutritional Goals, Ages 2 and Older.
American Diabetes Association.Types of Carbohydrates.
MedlinePlus.Soluble vs insoluble fiber.
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FoodData Central.Raspberries, raw.
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FoodData Central.Blackberries, raw.
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FoodData Central.Blueberries, raw.
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FoodData Central.Strawberries, raw.
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FoodData Central.Pomegranates, raw.
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FoodData Central.Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw.
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FoodData Central.Guavas, common, raw.
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FoodData Central.Kiwi fruit, raw.
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FoodData Central.Mangos, raw.
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FoodData Central.Orange, raw.
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FoodData Central.Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
