Dietary fiber is essential for a healthy diet, but did you know that it’s also great for your skin and hair. Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes and it’s known to help support your digestive system, but it also has several other functions.
The American Dietetic Association recommends that you have 25 to 30 grams of daily fiber each day, which is about an ounce. It’ doesn’t seem like a lot, but in reality, most people only get half of that amount.”]
Good Sources of Fiber
Legumes: Split peas, Lentils, Black Beans, Lima Beans, Garbanzos, Pinto Beans
Vegetables: Artichokes, Peas, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Avocados, Swiss Chard
Fruits: Blackberries, Pears, Apples, Raspberries, Blueberries, Oranges, Bananas
Grains: Bran Flakes, Whole Wheat Pasta, Oatmeal, Quinoa, Rye Flour, Barley
Nuts: Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds, Flaxseed, Sesame Seeds
