Here are a few delicious, fiber-rich foods that are easy to eat:
• Apples: A medium apple contains four grams of fiber, while a large apple has five grams. Apples also offer a bit of vitamin C and potassium.
• Green beans: One cup, boiled, boasts four grams of fiber, plus a healthy dose of vitamin C.
• Sweet potatoes: A medium-sized baked sweet potato, skin included, offers four grams of fiber at just 103 calories.
• Raspberries: Raspberries are a great source of fiber — some of it soluble in the form of pectin, which helps lower cholesterol. One cup of raspberries has eight grams of fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamin C.
• Fiber One cereal: This is one of my favorites because one serving contains a whopping 14 grams of fiber! Most of my patients eat a bowl of this every morning for breakfast. If they don’t like the taste, I suggest they mix it with low-fat Greek yogurt.
If you’ve made a commitment to lose weight or improve your health, remember that the key may be as simple as increasing your fiber intake. It’s easy, it’s delicious, and you’ll be able to see and feel results — inside and out!