Fiber is extremely important for the body’s overall health. It plays a crucial role in the health of our digestive system.

Research has shown that consuming fiber may help control blood sugar, reduce the risk for stroke, enhance weight loss among obese people, and may lessen the risk for gallstones and kidney stones.

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With the help from the nutrition data on nutritiondata.self.com, I have compiled a list of the 10 best fiber-filled superfoods.

Lentils contain 16g of dietary fiber per one serving. They are also a good source of calcium, protein and iron.

One large stalk of broccoli contains approximately 9g of dietary fiber. Broccoli is also a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C and iron.

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One cup of cooked quinoa contains about 5g of dietary fiber. It is a gluten-free food that’s high in protein, iron, magnesium, calcium and B-vitamins.

One cup of sliced avocado contains approximately 10g of dietary fiber. They are also a great source of potassium, folate and vitamins K, B6, E and C.

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One cup of dried, stewed figs contains 11g of dietary fiber. They are also a great source of calcium, magnesium, copper and iron.

One cup of apples, raw, with skin, sliced has about 3g of dietary fiber. They also contain numerous vitamins. Some of which include vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, and foliate.

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Flaxseeds are one of the best sources of fiber, with about 46g of dietary fiber in just one cup and about 3g per tbsp. They are also a great source of omega-3 fats, magnesium, vitamin B1 and copper.

One cup of raw raspberries contains about 8g of dietary fiber. They also provide a great source of vitamin C, copper and vitamin K.

One medium size globe or French raw artichoke contains approximately 7g of dietary fiber. They are low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Artichokes are rich in vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, zinc and iron.

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Beans are one of the best food sources of fiber. They contain approximately 15g of dietary fiber, per cup. Black beans are also a great source of folate, protein, iron and vitamin B1.