2023-09-30 19:00:57
Adequate intake of dietary fiber brings with it countless health benefits. Above all, this type of diet is indicated in menus and diets to lose weight, reduce cholesterol, in cases of anal fissures, hemorrhoids, constipation and in cancer patients. All this makes fiber a highly appreciated element of the diet.
If you don’t know which foods are richest in fiber, below we are going to offer you a list so that you can take them into account and include them in your daily diet.
Fruits
There are several fruits that have a high fiber content such as: red fruits, figs, kiwis, oranges and lemons, pears, bananas, quince, kiwis and apricots, among others.
Vegetables and vegetables
Foods of this type with the highest fiber content are: cauliflower, green pepper, beet, carrot, leek, celery, artichokes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and turnip, among others.
Cereals and other fiber-rich foods
Within this group, flour and whole grains, tubers (such as potatoes), popcorn, nuts, olives, legumes, rice and whole wheat pasta have a high fiber content.
Example of a high fiber diet
If you want to carry out a diet rich in this, below we are going to give you an example for the main meals of the day.
Breakfast: a glass of milk + whole wheat toast with fruit jam + a banana Mid-morning: a bowl with yogurt and chopped red fruits. Food: Brown rice + squid + broccoli + a green tea Snack: whole wheat toast with turkey + 1 natural fruit juice Dinner: artichokes with ham + chicken breast with vegetables + a yogurt
What you should keep in mind is that excess of this is totally inadvisable, since consuming it in excess can cause, above all, deficiency diseases related mainly to iron and calcium, digestive diseases, etc.
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