By Bornika Das
October 19, 2023
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As the plant-based eating movement has elevated foods like beans and grains to diet staples for improved digestion and general health, high-fibre diets have advanced significantly in recent years. High-fibre meals are being used for more than only relieving constipation in older people. While apples may come to mind when considering high-fibre foods to include in your diet, there are many other choices that will provide you with even more fibre for your money.
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One single potato with skin can contain nearly 3 grams of fibre; other good sources of fibre are sweet potatoes, red potatoes, purple potatoes, and even plain old white potatoes.
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Chia seeds have been more well-known recently due to their dietary advantages, and their fibre content is no exception. Chia seeds include a remarkable 10 grams of fibre in just two teaspoons.
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This tiny bean packs a powerful fibre punch. The amount of fibre in half a cup of cooked chickpeas is roughly 6 grams.
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Fresh strawberries make a wonderful and beneficial dessert or office snack for the summer. One cup of fresh strawberries contains 3 grams of fibre or 2 grams per 100 grams.
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Rolled oats cook more quickly than their steel-cut cousins but are still a good source of fibre. For overnight oats, they're the ideal addition!
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They are not only delicious but when added to the meal, they boosts the fibre intake. Per cooked cup contains almost 15 grams of fibre
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They are a nutritional powerhouse and contain almost 15.6 of fibre per cooked cup. Besides they are also a good source of protein
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They are not only rich in protein but also are a great source of fibre. Per cooked cup contains 5.2 grams of fibre.
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Juicy and sweet, pears are another fruit that are packed with fibres. A medium sized pear contains around 6 grams of fibres
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