Fiber food other than broccoli!

7 Tasty foods with more fiber than a cup of broccoli

Fiber is an essential nutrient for good digestion, decreased risk of chronic disease and weight loss strategies. You only found fiber in plant based sources like whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Today I will mention high fiber foods that you can ad them easily to your diet.

Raspberries

They are rich in fiber and antioxidant. They provide 8 grams of fiber per one cup. You can add them easily to your oatmeal or enjoy them as whole fruit snack.

Avocados

Half avocado piece provides 7 grams of fiber. You can enjoy this fruit with honey or egg toast. Avocados are loaded with fiber and healthy fat: MUFA so they are full filling and helpful in weight loss strategies.

Artichokes

Artichokes are loaded with vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and fiber. One cup provides half of your daily fiber needs.

Whole-Wheat Pasta

Whole wheat flour is packed with more fiber, protein and vitamins. One cup of cooked whole-wheat pasta packs in 7g of fiber per serving, and some brands have 10g of protein per serving.

Beans

Beans are cheap yet full of nutrients like fiber. Beans, including chickpeas, range between 10-15g of fiber per cup, which meets half of your daily fiber need. In addition they are packed with protein and iron.

Chia Seeds

They rae one of the richest fiber food. Just one tablespoon on top of a smoothie or bowl of oatmeal gives you 20 percent of your daily fiber needs (5.5g per tablespoon.) In addition they are packed with omega-3s, calcium,magnesium, and other essential minerals. Studies have been shown improved digestion and lower risk of chronic diseases upon consumption.

Oats

They are rich in fiber, full of plant protein, vitamins and minerals. One cup of oats packs 7.5g, almost a quarter of your daily fiber needs and almost half your recommended iron needs per day as well. Add some raspberries and chia seeds, and you have quite the fibrous (and filling!) meal.

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