The Top 10 Foods High in Fiber for a Balanced Diet

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In addition to its mildly sweet flavor, one cup of mashed winter squash supplies your body with 6.37 grams of satisfying fiber.

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Black Beans

Yes, the adage from grammar school is accurate—beans are high in heart-healthy fiber (15 grams per cup).

2

Raspberries

This macronutrient is abundant in fruit in general. And raspberries take center stage in terms of sweetness, with 8 grams in a cup.

3

Lentils

Legumes and beans will always be the exceptions in this group. Choose a full cup of lentil soup instead.

4

Blackberries

Blackberries are a higher-fiber food than strawberries and blueberries, with 8 grams of fiber per cup.

5

Green Peas 

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Even if you used to push them around your plate as a child, you no longer do so.

Kidney Beans

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Like most beans, kidney beans are very high in fiber content.

Chickpeas

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Chickpeas, sometimes called garbanzo beans, have more than 6 grams of fiber per half-cup serving.

Pomegranate Seeds

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Pomegranate is another superfood that's packed with fiber.

Flax Seeds

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While whole flaxseeds aren't quite as high in fiber as chia seeds, they nevertheless provide up to 7 grams per two tablespoons.