Top 10 high-fibre foods that aren't vegetables
The Times of India • • health
Key Points:
- Fiber is essential for overall health and is found mainly in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, with two types: soluble fiber, which benefits heart health and blood sugar regulation, and insoluble fiber, which aids digestion.
- Dietary guidelines recommend that individuals aged two and above consume 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories, with adults advised to intake 25–35 grams daily, and children aged 12 to 23 months should have 19 grams per day.
- Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford, highlighted 10 high-fiber vegetarian foods in a recent Instagram video, noting that none of these foods are vegetables.
- Quinoa is emphasized as a high-fiber food, providing 5 grams of fiber per cooked cup, and is also a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, along with beneficial minerals like magnesium and potassium that support heart health.
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