@CoachDanGo: 95% of people aren't getting e...
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Mar 05, 2026
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95% of people aren't getting enough of this nutrient and it may be killing them.
It's not protein. It's fiber.
Fiber protects against colon cancer, fights heart disease and even helps you lose fat.
Here are 10 high-fiber foods to eat every week:
It's not protein. It's fiber.
Fiber protects against colon cancer, fights heart disease and even helps you lose fat.
Here are 10 high-fiber foods to eat every week:
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1. Psyllium Husk
I put a tablespoon in my morning Greek yogurt every day.
It forms a gel that softens stool, slows glucose absorption, lowers LDL cholesterol & feeds gut microbes.
This is the easiest fiber hack I know.
I put a tablespoon in my morning Greek yogurt every day.
It forms a gel that softens stool, slows glucose absorption, lowers LDL cholesterol & feeds gut microbes.
This is the easiest fiber hack I know.
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2. Chia Seeds
Two tablespoons have more fiber than most people eat in a meal.
They absorb 10x their weight in water, expand in your gut, and slow digestion to keep blood sugar stable.
Two tablespoons have more fiber than most people eat in a meal.
They absorb 10x their weight in water, expand in your gut, and slow digestion to keep blood sugar stable.
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3. Black Beans
One cup of cooked black beans has about 15 g of fiber and 15 g of protein.
They contain resistant starch that feeds good gut bacteria and produces short-chain fatty acids that reduce inflammation.
One cup of cooked black beans has about 15 g of fiber and 15 g of protein.
They contain resistant starch that feeds good gut bacteria and produces short-chain fatty acids that reduce inflammation.
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4. Broccoli
5g of fiber per cup with almost zero calories.
It also contains sulforaphane, which supports detox pathways and has been shown to reduce cancer risk.
5g of fiber per cup with almost zero calories.
It also contains sulforaphane, which supports detox pathways and has been shown to reduce cancer risk.
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5. Avocados
Most people don't know that an avocado has 10g of fiber while being one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
The fiber combined with monounsaturated fats slow gastric emptying and can keep you full for hours.
Most people don't know that an avocado has 10g of fiber while being one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
The fiber combined with monounsaturated fats slow gastric emptying and can keep you full for hours.
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6. Flaxseeds
3g of fiber per tablespoon.
They're high in lignans, which may lower cancer risk, and contain ALA omega-3s that reduce inflammation.
Make sure to grind them first.
3g of fiber per tablespoon.
They're high in lignans, which may lower cancer risk, and contain ALA omega-3s that reduce inflammation.
Make sure to grind them first.
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7. Apples (with skin)
They contain 4g of fiber along with a good amount of water.
The skin contains pectin, a soluble fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria & helps regulate blood sugar after meals.
They contain 4g of fiber along with a good amount of water.
The skin contains pectin, a soluble fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria & helps regulate blood sugar after meals.
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8. Lentils
One cup of cooked lentils has about 16 g of fiber and 18 g of protein.
They're loaded with prebiotic fiber that increases good bacteria and improves insulin sensitivity.
I know it's sacriligeous to say as an Asian man, but I prefer these over rice.
One cup of cooked lentils has about 16 g of fiber and 18 g of protein.
They're loaded with prebiotic fiber that increases good bacteria and improves insulin sensitivity.
I know it's sacriligeous to say as an Asian man, but I prefer these over rice.
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9. Berries
Half a cup daily gives you fiber plus polyphenols.
These compounds reduce oxidative stress and support brain health.
They also feed gut microbes that produce anti-inflammatory compounds that fight visceral fat.
Half a cup daily gives you fiber plus polyphenols.
These compounds reduce oxidative stress and support brain health.
They also feed gut microbes that produce anti-inflammatory compounds that fight visceral fat.
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10. Boiled Potatoes (cooled)
When potatoes cool, they form resistant starch.
This bypasses digestion, feeds colon bacteria, improves insulin sensitivity, and increases fat burning.
They're also delicious. I eat them cold or gently reheated.
When potatoes cool, they form resistant starch.
This bypasses digestion, feeds colon bacteria, improves insulin sensitivity, and increases fat burning.
They're also delicious. I eat them cold or gently reheated.
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Eat these foods daily, and you'll improve digestion, energy, and help make you regular while encouraging fat loss.
Your gut will thank you.
Follow me @coachdango for more health tips.
Your gut will thank you.
Follow me @coachdango for more health tips.