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These 6 Fall Foods Are Packed With Fiber for Better Gut Health
TODAY.com • • health
Key Points:
- Dr. Trisha Pasricha emphasizes that maintaining gut health can be simple by increasing daily fiber intake and diversifying plant-based foods, especially with seasonal fall produce.
- She highlights six high-fiber fall foods: canned pumpkin (7g), pears with skin (5-6g), Brussels sprouts (6.4g), apples with skin (4.5g), sweet potatoes with skin (4g), and pomegranate seeds (4g) per serving.
- Fiber is essential as it feeds beneficial gut bacteria, producing short-chain fatty acids that support colon health, blood sugar control, and reduce risks of heart disease and dementia.
- Adults should aim for 25 grams (women) to 38 grams (men) of fiber daily, roughly 10-15 grams per meal; incorporating these fall foods can help meet those goals.
- When increasing fiber intake, it’s important to do so gradually and maintain adequate hydration to support digestive comfort and effectiveness.
