12 High-Fiber Foods That Should Be On Your Plate Every Day




3. Acorn Squash

acorn squash

Fiber: 9 grams per one-cup serving

Acorn squash is available year-round, but is most plentiful in the fall and is delicious when cubed and roasted. It’s also an excellent source of vitamin A, which is known for its antioxidant benefits of reducing high blood pressure, heart disease, and some cancers.

4. Guava

fresh guava fruit for sale at market

Fiber: 9 grams per one-cup serving

This delicious tropical fruit packs 9 grams of fiber, and studies have found that guava lowers blood sugar levels and improves insulin resistance.