Nutrition Expert Praises High-Fiber Foods

As seen in EatingWell, Clinical Professor and Chair for the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Mindy Haar, Ph.D., RDN, shares her expertise on high-fiber food. Starting the day with a high-fiber breakfast can play a big role in preventing constipation and keeping digestion smooth. Foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes are all rich in fiber and an excellent choice for the day’s first meal.

Haar recommends dishes heavy with grains and vegetables, praising the Swiss-style overnight oatmeal Bircher muesli for its 15 grams of fiber, and emphasizes staying hydrated as “fiber works best when you’ve had enough fluid.” 

“It’s a good idea to aim for at least 5 grams of fiber per [breakfast] serving,” she states. “Savory grain and vegetable meals can get the day off to a nutritious, high-fiber start.”

The story also appeared on AOL.