We all know fiber is good for us.  We know it keeps us regular, lowers cholesterol, prevents colon cancer and helps us stay trim.  Yet most of us do not get anywhere near the 20 grams of fiber per day that doctors recommend. 

One reason is that many high-fiber foods just don’t taste very good.  But here is good news: You can get all the fiber you need without eating any of the dr, tasteless stuff.

How? Be eating avocados.  One serving of avocado contains 12 grams of fiber — 33 percent more than a cup of shredded wheat cereal!

And avocados aren’t the only tasty foods that are high in fiber. Some delicious high fiber fruits include raspberries (8 grams) … blackberries (8 grams) … apples (3 grams) … and mangoes (4 grams).

As for vegetables, the best choices are acorn squash (6 grams) … black beans (8 grams) … artichokes (6 grams) … and sweet potatoes (5 grams).

So, next time you’re at the supermarket, make sure you load up on these delicious high-fiber foods.  Your body will thank you!

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