high fiber diet
Bran-heavy meal plan
A high fiber diet emphasizes foods rich in dietary fiber—whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts.
Fiber aids digestion, promotes regularity, and may reduce risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
The typical recommendation is 25–30 grams daily, though most people fall short: My doctor put me on a high fiber diet after the colonoscopy.
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- whole wheat breadLoaf from unrefined grain
- branCereal grain husk
- oatmealBoiled grain breakfast
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
roughage · bulk · regularity · digestion · beans · lentils · split peas · chia seeds · vegetables · fruit · psyllium · colon · gut · constipation · bowel · prebiotics · digestive health · leafy greens
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