11 Ways to Get More Fiber in Your Diet

Just one pear gives you 5 grams of fiber. Snack on them out-of-hand, layer onto an almond-butter sandwich or blend them into a smoothie.

All those little seeds dotting raspberries are responsible for raspberries’ high fiber content. One cup of these low-calorie, sweet-tart berries gives you 8 grams of fiber. Enjoy with yogurt for breakfast, snack or dessert.

Nothing hits the spot on a chilly morning like a steaming bowl of creamy oatmeal. Oats are a great way to get soluble fiber, the kind that can help to lower your cholesterol. Start your day with a cup of cooked oatmeal and you’ll get 4 grams of fiber. Top it with a sliced banana (or better yet, add the banana while you’re cooking the oatmeal — it will add to oatmeal’s creaminess) for an extra 3 grams.

With 10 grams of fiber and just 65 calories each, artichokes are a light but filling go-to for dieters.