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The Top High Fiber Foods And Studies On Health Benefits by sagornil77(m): 5:50am On Sep 02, 2021
High fiber foods
Fiber is one of the most important nutrients in your diet. It comes with a host of health benefits.
It lowers blood sugar, improves digestion, promotes healthy gut bacteria, and aids in weight loss
says Body Transformation Coach Aditya
It also reduces cholesterol and lowers the risk of cancer. There are plenty of high fiber foods
that you can integrate into your diet.
Here is the list of some high fiber foods that are healthy and satisfying.

Beans
All kinds of beans are great high fiber foods. Chickpeas, kidney beans, and black beans are
some common high fiber foods to steal fiber into your diet. Besides fiber, these beans also
provide a good amount of protein. They can easily be cooked and can be eaten as salads,
roasted, or in veggies.

Avocado
Avocado is a good source of healthy fat and good carbs. It is one of the versatile high fiber
foods that contain about 7%of dietary fiber. They also offer many vitamins and minerals
including vitamin C, E, potassium, and magnesium.

Potatoes
Potatoes are among very common high fiber foods. Sweet potatoes are also very fulfilling and
offer a delicious sweet flavour. Potatoes can be mashed, boiled, baked, fried, and turned into a
variety of dishes. Potatoes often get slammed for being rich in calories. But when compared to
other high carbs food, they contain more vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and
potassium. Potatoes also contain starch, which reduces abdominal fat. They also contain
enzyme inhibitors which are known to reduce your appetite.

Spinach
These leafy green vegetables are one of the great high fiber foods. Spinach contains protein,
fiber, and lots of water to make your stomach full. They are a rich source of iron, fiber, calcium,
vitamin K and other nutrients like magnesium and potassium. Thylakoids, found in spinach help
in promoting satiety and decreasing hunger. They make excellent food for weight loss and help
your stomach absorb all the nutrients.

Banana
Bananas are a convenient snack option. Besides being rich in fiber, they are an excellent
source of vitamin C and potassium. Resistant starch found in bananas makes it one of the great
high fiber foods. It is also very low in calories, making it an easy food option for weight loss.
Banana can be easily paired with other foods or can be eaten whole as a quick snack.

Popcorn
Another food that can help you steal fiber into your diet is popcorn. Popcorns are loaded with
polyphenols, a compound often found in plants. Popcorns are filled with air, take a long time to
eat, and are extremely fulfilling. They act as antioxidants and help reduce inflammation as well.
But remember popcorn can also come in dipped in butter. They can be high on calories. The
healthiest form of popcorn is air-popped popcorn because they keep you from extra calories and
fat.

Apple
Everyone is aware of the prominent health benefits of eating apples every day. They are one of
the most filling and high fiber foods. It contains pectin, a soluble fiber, which slows down your
digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness. Apple contains 85% of water and around 4 grams
of fiber depending on the size. Apple is one of the negative calorie foods. Meaning you can eat
as much apple as you want without gaining weight. It is also beneficial for your healthy gut
bacteria and boosting metabolism. Eating apples offer you many additional health benefits. It
can help prevent diabetes, lower cholesterol, improve immunity and protect against heart
diseases.


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