Photo CreditSome fun and delicious ways to incorporate high-fiber into a balanced diet can include making a smoothie with frozen berries, fruit juice or milk, and including a handful of frozen spinach to increase the amount of fiber and offer a day's worth of iron as well. Other options include grabbing a handful of nuts, as they are not only rich in fiber, but vitamin E and heart-healthy fats, and adding fiber-dense vegetables like Brussel sprouts and asparagus to your evening meal as a side. Individuals can also toss some fresh kale into a salad for an extra dose of fiber, and also have fresh granola on hand for a quick snack. Also ensure that when choosing bread and pasta, look for whole grain varieties rather than refined.
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