Balance is beautiful—and delicious. Pair your protein with sides that nourish, energize, and keep your gut happy.
🥗 Great Side Dishes
Leafy Greens (2–3 cups per meal): Spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage, lettuce, spring mix, Brussels sprouts, parsley, cilantro Other faves: cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, beets, pumpkin
Non-Starchy Veggies (unlimited): Artichoke hearts, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, mushrooms, onions, snap peas, squash
Smart Carbs (½ cup per meal): Quinoa, brown/wild rice, farro, barley, potatoes, yams, winter squash, corn, peas Fruit options: mango, apples, berries, citrus, pomegranate seeds
🌾 Fiber-Rich Foods Chart
Fruits
| Food | Serving | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (w/ skin) | 1 medium | 3.7g |
| Raspberries | 1 cup | 8.4g |
| Pear | 1 medium | 4.0g |
| Prunes (dried) | 10 pieces | 6.0g |
| Blueberries | 1 cup | 4.0g |
| Orange | 1 medium | 3.0g |
| Strawberry | 1 cup | 3.4g |
Vegetables
| Food | Serving | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Baked beans | 1 cup | 14.0g |
| Pinto beans | 1 cup | 14.7g |
| Lima beans | 1 cup | 13.2g |
| Artichoke | 1 medium | 6.2g |
| Pumpkin (canned) | ½ cup | 5.0g |
| Potato (baked w/ skin) | 1 medium | 5.0g |
| Spinach (boiled) | ½ cup | 2.2g |
| Broccoli | ½ cup | 2.3g |
| Peas | ½ cup | 4.0g |
Grains & Seeds
| Food | Serving | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Chia/Flax Seeds | 3 tbsp | 10g |
| Quinoa | 1 cup | 5g |
| Brown Rice | 1 cup | 3.5g |
| Whole Wheat Bread | 1 slice | 2.0g |
| Keto Bread | 1 slice | 10g |
🔒 Disclaimer:
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