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Fiber: is it possible to get the daily recommended intake solely from raw fruits and vegetables?

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Although raw vegetables, fruits, and berries are traditionally considered the main sources of dietary fiber, getting the daily norm exclusively from them is quite difficult and not always comfortable for digestion. To reach the twenty-five to thirty grams of fiber needed by an adult using only raw plant foods, you would have to eat huge portions, which can lead to an excessive stomach volume and bloating.

In addition, the diet must be varied so that the body receives not only rough fiber, but also other important nutrients. That is why raw foods are best combined with other categories of sources that have a higher concentration of fiber per unit of mass.

These products include:

Legumes, including lentils, chickpeas, and beans, which contain a record amount of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Whole grains and groats, such as brown rice, buckwheat, quinoa, and long-cooking oatmeal.
Seeds and nuts, which can be added to any dish to increase their nutritional value.

Such a comprehensive approach makes it easy to reach the daily norm of dietary fiber without excessive load on the gastrointestinal tract and overeating.

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