We all know that fiber is an important component of a healthy diet. However, we might not know exactly why?
While insoluble fiber aids the body with waste and toxin elimination by combing the intestines and colon for optimal bowel movements waste elimination—soluble fiber helps lower LDL (or bad) cholesterol levels and maintains safe blood sugar levels, preventing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Another great benefit of fiber is that it keeps us feeling full for longer which can help aid with weight loss. According to the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, every person should try to get about 38-grams of fiber each day. To help with that we’ve created a list of 20 fiber-rich foods we need in our diets to keep our bodies and systems operating harmoniously…
1. Beans
Beans, beans the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you…well, you know how the rest of the jingle goes. While this little song is rather silly, it might actual stem from the fact that beans are really good for the digestive system because they keep us regular. Because beans are such a good source of fiber, they keep our digestive systems running efficiently as they comb and eliminate waste products from the colon. If you’re looking for the highest fiber bean, look to black beans (they contain 15-grams of fiber per cup) or navy (white) beans (they contain almost 19-grams per cup).
