04/22/2026
Let’s talk fiber! 🥦
Fiber isn’t just about digestion… it’s the foundation of a healthy gut and overall wellness 🦠 It supports blood sugar balance 📉, hormone detoxification 🔄, bowel regularity ❤️, and feeds the beneficial bacteria in your microbiome 🌱
Most of us don’t get enough but it’s actually easier (and tastier 😋) than you think to add more. Here is a list of fiber-rich foods to help you get started 🛒🥕
There are two types of fiber, and your body needs both 👇
💧 Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like texture in the gut, helping to slow digestion 🐢, keep you full 🍽️, balance blood sugar ⚖️, and support healthy cholesterol ❤️
🧹 Insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water. Instead, it adds bulk to stool and helps move things through the digestive tract 🚶♀️, making it essential for
regularity and preventing constipation 💨
SOLUBLE FIBER 🌿
🍎Apple (without skin) ~ 4–5 g
🥑Avocado (½ fruit) ~ 1-2 g
Beets (1 cup) 1.5 g
🫘Black Beans (½ cup cooked) ~ 2-3 g
🥕Carrots (1cup) 1.5 g
🌾Flax Seeds (2 tbsp) ~ 3 g
🥣Oats (1 cup dry) ~ 2–3 g
🌾Psyllium Husk (1 tbsp) 5 g
INSOLUBLE FIBER 🌾
🌰Almonds (⅛ cup) ~ 4–5 g
🥦Broccoli (1 cup raw) ~ 3 g
🌱Chia Seeds (2 tbsp) ~ 8-9 g
🧆Chickpeas (¾ cup cooked) ~ 4-5 g
🫘Lentils (½ cup) ~ 4-5 g
🍐Pears (½ cup) ~ 3–4 g
🍓Raspberry ~ 2–3 g
🫛Split Peas (½ cup cooked) ~ 2–3 g
Aim for 35 g of dietary fiber each day for optimal health 🎯
If you’re increasing your fiber intake, start slowly, drink plenty of water, and aim for a variety of plant foods throughout the day.
Your gut will thank you 🤍
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