5 High Fiber Foods

Note to all readers: Due to the fact that school has started, I will be updating this blog a lot less.  I will try to update this periodically, but it will be a lot less often due to my heavy courseload this semester.  Thank you for your understanding.
=======================================================================

Fiber is an important nutrient that has many benefits.  Fiber helps moves things through your digestive system and lowers your chance of developing diverticulitis, a disease in which small pouches form in the colon.  Also, fiber helps lower your risk of cardiovascular disease because it lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol.

Below are 5 foods that are high in fiber:

1. Almonds (3.5g per oz)

2. Sweet potato (5g for 1 medium)

3. Apple (4.5g for 1 medium)

4. Oats (4g per 1 cup cooked)

5. Pinto/black beans (7.5g per 1/2 cup cooked)

Source: All You magazine, Issue 8