Nutrition Expert Praises High-Fiber Foods
As seen in , Clinical Professor and Chair for the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Mindy Haar, Ph.D., RDN, shares her expertise on high-fiber food. Starting the day with a high-fiber breakfast can play a big role in preventing constipation and keeping digestion smooth. Foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes are all rich in fiber and an excellent choice for the day鈥檚 first meal.
Haar recommends dishes heavy with grains and vegetables, praising the Swiss-style overnight oatmeal Bircher muesli for its 15 grams of fiber, and emphasizes staying hydrated as 鈥渇iber works best when you鈥檝e had enough fluid.鈥�
鈥淚t鈥檚 a good idea to aim for at least 5 grams of fiber per [breakfast] serving,鈥� she states. 鈥淪avory grain and vegetable meals can get the day off to a nutritious, high-fiber start.鈥�
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