Plus, recipes for each of these amazing high-fiber foods.
No longer are high-fiber foods just for older adults andtreating constipation!
What Is a High-Fiber Diet?
Jen Causey
There are a slew ofhealth benefits associated with a high-fiber diet, too.
Increasing your intake of high-fiber foods has been linked to reduced risks of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Here are 12 foods with more fiber than an apple.
Black Beans
Hello, fiber!
A1/2-cup serving of black beans offers 6 g of fiber.
Black beans are also a great source of protein, with 7 g per 1/2-cup serving.
Rinse canned beans before use to help reduce the sodium.
For a filling, fiber-packed and easy lunch or dinner, try thisSpicy Black Bean Soup.
Try this recipe forAvocado Hummusat your next get-together, for a dip you might feel good about serving.
Amedium artichoke provides 7 g of fiber.
Artichoke hearts star in this recipe forCreamy Artichoke Pasta.
Lentils
A member of the legume family, lentils are extremely versatile and have a tender bite when cooked.
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A1/2 cup of cooked lentils delivers around 8 g of fiber.
Looking for a creative way to eat more lentils?
Try adding them to a smoothie!
Aside from fiber, they also have protein that makes a drink filling enough to be a meal.
Sweet potatoes also deliver vitamin A, an important vitamin for healthy vision and immune function.
Turn sweet potatoes into a satisfying meal with this recipe forChili-Topped Sweet Potatoes.
Whole-Wheat Pasta
Swapping in whole-wheat pasta for white is an easy way to get more fiber in your diet.
Try thisOne-Pot Italian Sausage & Kale Pastarecipe for a hearty, delicious meal you could feel good about.
Chickpeas
This little legume delivers a big fiber punch.
There are about6 g of fiber in 1/2 cupof cooked chickpeas.
Also called garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a vegan-friendly source of protein.
Try this 15-minute recipe forChickpea Curry.
Oatmeal
For a fiber-rich and filling breakfast, reach for oatmeal.
A1/2 cup of steel-cut oats has just under 5 g of fiberand is a satisfying whole grain.
Try switching up your oatmeal game with ourSavory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs.
Green Peas
Peas are a plant-protein powerhouse and a great source of fiber.
We are big fans of them in ourCreamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta.
Pears
Pears boast an impressive6 g of fiber for one medium fruit.
PHOTOGRAPHER: JEN CAUSEY, FOOD STYLIST: MELISSA GRAY, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER
She recommends adding cardamom and vanilla for extra flavor.
We love pears in ourRoasted Butternut Squash & Pear Quinoa Salad.
Rye Crispbreads
Swap your whole-wheat crackers for thesecrispbreads with double the fiber5 to 6 g per 3 crispbreads.
