15 Foods for a Happier Stomach
Making room in your diet for these fiber-rich eats will help you reach the recommended 25 grams per day.
By Emma Haak
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Artichokes or Artichoke Hearts
The Fiber: 10.3 grams for a medium artichoke, 7.2 grams for a half-cup of artichoke hearts
Try These: Grilled artichokes, or roast chicken with green beans and artichokes
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Black Beans
The Fiber: 7.5 grams in a ½ cup
Try These: Quinoa black-bean chili, or chicken, black bean and arugula salad
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Raspberries
The Fiber: 4 grams in 1/2 cup
Try These: Sprinkle over Greek yogurt, or treat yourself to a raspberry buckle for dessert
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Pearled Barley
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Pistachios
The Fiber: 3.2 grams in ¼ cup
Try These: A small handful raw or roasted, a side dish of rice with spinach and pistachios, or a roasted beet salad with arugula, pistachios and goat cheese
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Brussels Sprouts
The Fiber: 3 grams in 3/4 cup
Try These: Roasted Brussels sprouts chips, pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chorizo, or roasted Brussels sprouts with Asian vinaigrette.
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Pears
The Fiber: 5.5 grams in 1 medium pear
Try These: Sliced for a snack, or a dessert of roasted pears with ricotta and honey
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Chickpeas
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Sunflower Seeds
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Blackberries
The Fiber: 3.8 grams in ½ cup
Try This: Pop 'em as is, or try these skillet-roasted apricots and blackberries
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Farro
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Air-Popped Popcorn
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Avocados
The Fiber: 6.7 grams in ½ an avocado
Try These: The ultimate avocado toast, avocado with sesame chili oil, or, for an after-dinner indulgence, avocado chocolate pudding
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Lentils
The Fiber: 7.5 grams in 1/2 cup, cooked
Try These: Lentils with garlic confit, or sweet potato and red lentil bisque
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Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Published 10/12/2015