Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food. ...Hippocrates
Grains, legumes, and nuts are excellent sources of dietary fiber. The following list provides the fiber content of common grains, legumes and nuts high in fiber content.
Fruits are a major source of dietary fiber. The following fruits have high fiber content.
Vegetables are natural sources of dietary fiber. Here is a list of vegetables and their fiber content.
The USDA 2005 dietary guidelines recommend 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables, and a minimum of 1.5 whole grain food servings (for babies of 2 -3 years old) per day to meet our daily dietary fiber requirements.
Inulin is known for its various health benefits. Below is a list of high inulin food sources and their approximate inulin content.
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