20 Best Foods for Fiber
If fiber were a drug, the world would be clamoring for it--yes, it's that good.
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Black beans
Black beans contain 15 grams of fiber per cup, and about 15 grams of protein. Their dark, rich color signals a high content of flavonoids, plant pigments that are powerful antioxidants. As you add beans and other high-fiber foods to your diet, be sure to drink more water, too, Brown says.
Try this recipe: Mexican Black-Bean-and-Spinach Pizza
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