What are good dietary sources of fiber?
It’s important to eat both soluble and insoluble fiber because both are vital to your health. A good source of fiber contains at least three grams of fiber per serving and a high-fiber source has at least five grams per serving. Some good choices for foods containing insoluble fiberinclude: wheat and corn bran, whole-grain products (such as bread, pasta, and cereals), fruits, and vegetables. If you’re looking for soluble fiber, choose foods that contain oats and oat bran, beans (chick peas, kidney beans, baked beans, and black beans), and fruits, and vegetables. Notice that fruits and vegetables do “double duty” and are a great source of both types of fiber. Avoid fruit and vegetable juices; stick with the whole fruit or vegetable to maximize your fiber intake. It’s best to eat the peels (after thoroughly washing them, of course) and edible seeds. When shopping for fiber-rich foods, choose those that are less processed. These will contain more fiber, since refining processes strip away
