Caroline Kee is a health reporter at TODAY based in New York City.
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet because it helps keep us regular and feeling full. It has a number of other health benefits for the body, from the gut to the heart. But most Americans don't eat nearly enough of it. Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods — fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains — that the body can't break down or digest, per the Mayo Clinic. There are two types: soluble and insoluble.
They're an excellent fruit choice to increase your fiber intake and get a boost of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. One cup of raspberries provides 186 milligrams of potassium, which is important for heart function, says Largeman-Roth. Low in calories and fat, these bright pink berries are a great snack on their own or as a topping to add natural sweetness to oatmeal, yogurt, or cereal. Apples An apple a day may keep the doctor away and constipation at bay.
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