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A balanced diet is the key to weight loss. Incorporating a combination of healthy proteins, fats, and carbs to your eating routine can help you see results more quickly. Plus, adding more fiber into your diet could benefit your weight loss goals even more. According to Healthline, “[F]iber’s presence can slow digestion in the stomach to help you feel fuller for longer.”
Unfortunately, according to the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, only around 5% of the population gets the recommended daily fiber intake, which is 24 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Keep reading for 3 fiber-rich foods to help you meet these numbers!
Raspberries
Raspberries are an amazing fruit to start incorporating into your regular diet, especially if you need to up your fiber intake. Raspberries contain 8 grams of fiber per cup, so snacking on these throughout the day could definitely help.
You could also try this raspberry smoothie recipe for a sweet treat that's rich in fiber.
Artichokes
Artichokes are a high-fiber vegetable that can work wonders for your diet. According to WebMD, a medium-sized artichoke contains around 10 grams of fiber, a good portion of your recommended daily value.
One of the easiest ways to incorporate this vegetable into your diet is trying out a roasted artichoke recipe. This one from Gimme Some Oven has great reviews!
Avocado
Avocado is a trendy superfood. Known as being a healthy fat, avocado doubles as a great source of fiber. One cup of raw avocado is equal to around 10 grams of fiber.
There are many ways to start adding more avocado into your diet – from guacamole to avocado toast – but this avocado salad recipe might be the best way to start incorporating more of this fat into your regular diet. (Plus, you can add it to pretty much anything!)
