22 Delicious High-Fiber Foods (No. 2 and 19 Are My Favorites)

22 Delicious High-Fiber Foods (No. 2 and 19 Are My Favorites)
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Fiber is incredibly important.

It escapes digestion in the stomach and ends up reaching the gut.

There, it feeds the friendly gut bacteria, leading to all sorts of health benefits.

Fiber also promotes weight loss, lowers blood sugar levels and fights constipation.

Not surprisingly, studies show that people who eat the most fiber tend to be the healthiest.

For example, they have a lower risk of heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes, and also tend to live longer.

The recommended daily intake is 25 grams for women, and 38 grams for men.

However, most people are only eating around half of that, or 15-17 grams of fiber per day.

Fortunately, increasing your fiber intake is relatively simple, and some foods that are high in fiber are also incredibly delicious and easy to incorporate into the diet.

Here are 22 high-fiber foods that are both healthy and super satisfying.

1. Pears (3.1%)

The pear is a popular type of fruit that is both tasty and nutritious. It is one of the best fruit sources of fiber.

Fiber content: 5.5 grams in a medium-sized pear, or 3.1 grams per 100 grams.

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