10 High-fibre foods for a healthy gut.

You may not be aware of it, but mounting evidence suggests that maintaining a healthy balance in your gut flora, sometimes known as your microbiome, is essential to your general well-being. Recent research indicates that the billions of microscopic creatures in your intestines may help you lose weight, increase your immunity, protect your joints, and even fend off serious diseases like cancer and heart disease.

1. Beans

The addition of lentils and other beans to soups, stews, and salads is a simple approach to increase your dietary fibre intake. Some beans, such as edamame (a cooked soy bean), are even excellent sources of fibre.

2. Broccoli

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This vegetable could be labelled as a fibre vegetable. Its cruciferous status, which means that it belongs to the same plant genus as kale, cauliflower, and cabbage, makes it a source of several nutrients in addition to fibre.

3. Berries

Although berries are well known for their antioxidant content, they also contain a lot of fibre. Of fact, berries' naturally low calorie content is also one of their most advantageous qualities.

4. Avocados

Avocados pair well with almost everything, including toast, salads, main dishes, and eggs, even though they are frequently noted for their substantial amounts of healthful fats.

5. Popcorn

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One gram of fibre can sate desires with one cup of popcorn, which is a whole grain when consumed naturally and without butter, as it is at the movies.

6. Whole grains

Good news for fans of bread: Real whole grains, including those in brown rice, oats, 100% whole wheat bread, and whole wheat pasta, include fibre.

7. Apples

According to study, the proverb "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" may not always be accurate, although eating more apples can increase your intake of fibre.

8. Dry Fruits

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Figs, prunes, and dates are examples of dried fruits that may significantly increase your fibre intake and are advised for people who have periodic constipation.

9. Potatoes

All types of potatoes—including white potatoes, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, and purple potatoes—are excellent sources of fibre.

10.  Nuts

Sunflower seeds and almonds both provide more than 3 grams of fibre per serving, which further proves that nuts are excellent sources of protein and healthy fats.