"Boost Your Fiber Intake with These 5 Delicious Winter Foods"

Recent research shows that only 5 percent of Americans are getting the recommended amount of fiber in their diets daily, despite its numerous health benefits such as normalizing bowel movements, maintaining bowel health, lowering cholesterol levels, reducing inflammation and blood pressure, controlling blood sugar levels, and increasing satiety to manage weight and hunger. Fiber, a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods, acts as a prebiotic, promoting the growth and health of good bacteria in the gut, and comes in two types: soluble and insoluble, each with its own role in digestion. Incorporating high-fiber foods like beans, lentils, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet can help improve gut health and prevent digestive discomfort.