Fiber is indigestible carbohydrate and is a vital part of balanced diet. Dietary Fiber intake helps reduce risk of gastrointestinal cancers like colon cancer, reducing blood cholesterol levels, promotes good blood glucose control, promoting healthy body weight and helps treat conditions like constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
Most common sources of dietary fiber are
- Chia Seeds
- Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin Seeds
- Oats
- Fruits like Pears, Plums, Apples, Prunes, Strawberries, Raspberries
- Sweet potatoes
- Popcorn
- Quinoa
- Chickpeas
- Lentils
- Split Peas
- Kidney Beans
- Greens Like Kale, Spinach, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflowers, Broccoli, Turnip greens, Green Beans
- Beets
- Artichoke
- Carrots
- Avocados
Dietary Supplements are available to help improve daily fiber intake
Fiber Gummies: This is my personal favorite. This helps me supplement my dietary intake. You can buy it from any store. I have used Amazon recently to buy my favorite fiber gummies.
Powders supplements like Metamucil, Benefiber, Citrucel and other generic brands
Fiber Capsules
Fiber Thins
Chewy bars and Cereal brands with added Fiber like Fiber-one cereals, Kashi branded Cereals.