Fiber is very important in order for our bodies to function properly. Insoluble fiber helps us to eliminate waste and toxins, by sending them to our colons. Soluble fiber lowers the bad (LDL) cholesterol, reduces Heart Attack risk and helps maintain proper blood sugar levels. When you know which foods have the highest content of this necessary nutrient, you have taken the first step to obtaining your goal of proper nutrition. Beans, legumes, apples, whole grains and spinach are the top 5 on the list with Flax Seeds, carrots, quinoa, broccoli, and chia seeds round out the list of the 10 best foods to eat for High Fiber content.
The top 5 high fiber foods
Number one on the list for fiber is beans which help the digestive system flow as it should. Black and white (navy) have the highest content but pinto, and red beans are healthy as well. A second food source that is recommended is whole grain products. Brown rice, along with crackers, popcorn, bread and cereals that contain the entire kernel of grain, all have high levels of fiber.
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A third high fiber food is apples (along with other fruits where you can eat the peel). The fourth recommendation is legumes, which include lentils, soybeans, alfalfa, carob, and clover. These are all good fiber sources and are necessary t ensure our digestive systems do their job.
This is why proper nutrition is so important. The fifth food that is suggested is spinach which is also loaded with iron.
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Aditional foods with lots of fiber
Number six is broccoli which scours the colon and intestines and removes toxins. The seventh food that is high in fiber is flax seeds which have both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Carrots are number eight and they also benefit eyesight. Chia seeds are the 9th food source and they can be sprinkled on other edible items. They help your bowel movements to go more smoothly and to become less painful.
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The 10th high fiber food is Quinoa which is protein and can be substituted for rice and pasta.
All of these suggested products are worth a try. Add some or all of them to your diet each day in order to obtain maximum benefit. A healthy digestive tract and a decreased risk of heart attack and diabetes along with lower cholesterol will add years to your life and life to your years. Now you know which foods offer the highest fiber content there is no reason that you should not be able to obtain proper nutrition and better overall lifestyle.
