Top 10 fiber-rich foods

List about top 10 fiber-rich foods

There are 2 different types of natural fiber: soluble and insoluble. As the name suggests, the soluble can be diluted in water and, when we ingest it, the stomach transforms it into a substance of gelatinous consistency. In contrast, the insoluble does not dilute or lose its consistency during the digestive process. Some foods rich in fiber contain one of the two varieties or even a combination of the two. Both are very beneficial for our health. But, now, let's look at a series of foods rich in fiber that are a safe investment in your health and well-being. Do you already know these 10 foods rich in fiber?

In this list about top 10 fiber-rich foods you can find:
9. Hazelnuts
8. Artichokes
7. Raspberries
6. Black beans
5. Oats
4. Pistachios
3. Lentils
2. Avocado
1. Rosehip berry



10. Yellow peas
They are very popular among vegans in the United States for being an excellent source of vegetable protein, iron and fiber. They also use them to prepare vegetable 'hamburgers'.

9. Hazelnuts
95% of the hazelnuts consumed in the United States come from the State of Oregon.

8. Artichokes
The Greeks and Romans considered them an aphrodisiac food.

7. Raspberries
Raspberries have various shades ranging from red, purple and black. The sweetest variety is golden.

6. Black beans
They are highly valued in Costa Rica. It is used to make their famous 'gallo pinto' a rice that they use as a garnish for any food they are preparing. Literally, they eat it at all hours.

5. Oats
Although it is an ideal option for breakfast, you can eat at any time of the day. You can prepare it as a sweet or salty dish.

4. Pistachios
Its combination of protein, carbohydrates and fiber make it the ideal snack for athletes before and after their workouts.

3. Lentils
A Bible account mentions that Esau was willing to give up his birthright to his younger brother Jacob, in exchange for a stew of lentils.

2. Avocado
Avocados are the Aztec symbol of love and fertility. They also tend to grow in pairs.

1. Rosehip berry
It is the natural fruit with the highest amount of fiber that has been discovered so far. It comes from a particular area of Chile and it is very difficult to get the fruit in other countries. Therefore, its consumption in powder is recommended. It is 100% biological and maintains all its nutrients.



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