While fiber is one of the most important nutrients to get in your diet, most of us aren’t consuming enough of it. Diets high in fiber can boost heart health, reduce the risk of cancer, improve your skin, ease GI issues, and improve your immune system. If you’re not sure how to get more fiber in your diet, here are some fresh ways to add more high-fiber foods into your meals.
Add Beans Into Your Meals
Beans are filled with fiber, with one cup holding between 14 to 19 grams. Include beans into more of your dishes throughout the day like for breakfast, such as mashing pinto beans onto a tortilla with eggs and salsa, or adding them to salads for lunch. You can even add beans to smoothies.
Use Citrus Peels
Instead of tossing citrus peels like oranges, clementines, and grapefruit, dry them and pulverize them in a blender or food processor so they form a powder. You can use the powder in smoothies, teas, or yogurts.
Eat More Avocados
Avocados are loaded with fiber—one avocado has 18 grams of it, to be precise. Add avocado to sandwiches, smoothies, make a salad dressing with it, or whip up some guacamole.
Use Nuts and Seeds
Nuts and seeds are packed with fiber, so start sprinkling them into your soups, roasted veggies, or yogurt.
Snack Better
Next time you’re craving a snack, choose popcorn or fruits, which are loaded with fiber.
