Fiber is essential for gut health, yet most Americans fail to meet recommended intake levels. Following a Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes vegetables and beans, can double fiber consumption. Christina Soteriou, a plant-based chef, shares practical tips for integrating more fiber into meals. By using blended beans in sauces, she enhances flavor and texture while significantly boosting nutrition. Experts support this approach, highlighting its positive effects on digestion and energy levels while acknowledging the widespread fiber deficit in American diets.
Instead of somewhere you might put cream in, you can blend beans. This adds creaminess and fiber to dishes without compromising flavor.
Most Americans fall short on fiber intake, with over 90% of women and 97% of men not meeting daily recommendations for fiber consumption.
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