High-Fiber Foods
If you have constipation or weight gain, your doctor or dietitian may suggest you add foods that are high in fiber to your diet. Get ideas on what to eat from this list of high-fiber foods.
Main meals
- bran muffins
- bran or whole-grain cereals
- cooked dried or canned peas and beans, such as lentils or pinto, black, red, or kidney beans
- peanut butter and other nut butters
- soups with vegetables and beans, such as lentil and split pea
- whole-grain cereals, such as oatmeal and shredded wheat
- whole-wheat bread
- whole-wheat pasta
Fruits and vegetables
- apples
- berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries
- broccoli
- brussels sprouts
- cabbage
- corn
- dried fruit, such as apricots, dates, prunes, and raisins
- green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, lettuce, kale, and collard greens
- peas
- potatoes with skins
- sweet potatoes
- yams
Snacks
- bran snack bars
- granola
- nuts
- popcorn
- seeds, such as pumpkin or sunflower
- trail mix