6 ways to enjoy fiber in your diet
Adding this good-for-you substance doesn't have to be like eating cardboard. It can actually make your meals and snacks more satisfying.
"High-fiber food doesn't have to taste like the box it's packaged in," says Stacey Nelson, manager of clinical nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. She's quick to note that natural whole foods can provide all the fiber you need, along with a cascade of color and taste. The secret is to add them to your diet, a few at a time. Working a little more fiber into every meal and snack can inject some variety into your diet and fill you up faster. Nelson offers these tips:
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