WHAT ARE GOOD HIGH FIBER FOODS?
Most people with IBD can benefit from including more fiber in their diets, unless the disease is actively flaring. Below is a list of high fiber foods that contain at least 2 grams of fiber per serving. See how much fiber you need per day to stay healthy.
High Fiber Foods (Each serving has about 2 grams of fiber)
| Fruits |
| Apple, 1 small Cantaloupe, 1 cupa Pear, 1/2 small Apricot, 2 medium Cherries, 10 large, pitted Plum, 2 small Banana, 1 small Dried figs, 1.3 cup Strawberries, 1/2 cup Blackberries, 1/2 cup Peach, 1 medium Watermelon, 1–3 cupsa |
| Vegetables |
| Avocado, fresh, 1/2 medium Carrots, 1/3 cup Potato, 2-inch diameter Broccoli top, 1/3 cup Green beans, 1/2 cup french fries, 20 Beans, 2 tbsp. Peas, 1/4 cup Sweet potato, 1/2 medium |
| Bread and Cereal |
| Cheerios, 2/3 cup Animal crackers, 3 boxes (2 oz. each) White bread, 3 slices Whole-wheat bread, 1 slice Graham crackers, 10 squares |
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