“Fiber makes us feel full for longer so we eat less and can maintain our weight,” Dr. Rahimi says. Aim for 21 to 38 grams of fiber each day. Great sources include dried beans, peas, fruits (with the skin on), vegetables and whole grains, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Four slices of fiber-rich GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbread provides a whopping 80 percent of the recommended intake of fiber.
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