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Figuring out how to incorporate high-fiber breakfast ideas into your morning meals might be easier than you thought. For one, we\u2019ve done some of the work for you by putting together this list of fiber-packed breakfast recipes. (Aren\u2019t we nice?) Secondly, many fiber-rich ingredients exist beyond oatmeal and cereal. Certain fruits and veggies, lentils<\/a> and other legumes, and sweet potatoes<\/a> are all good sources of fiber and make excellent breakfast fodder.<\/p>\n Why all the fuss about fiber<\/a>? \u201cMost people living in the United States are not meeting the daily recommendations,\u201d says registered dietitian Maya Feller<\/a>. For women, that\u2019s 25 grams of fiber per day; for men, 38 grams. \u201cWe tend to underconsume this nutrient because we generally don\u2019t eat [a sufficient amount of] vegetables, fruits, or whole or ancient grains at meal times.\u201d America, it seems we\u2019re not getting enough fiber\u2013and yet, along with carbohydrates and protein, it\u2019s essential to a well-rounded diet.<\/p>\n Health benefits of fiber consumption include digestive-system maintenance\u2013it lowers cholesterol levels and helps alleviate bloating and constipation\u2013and overall gut health<\/a>. It\u2019s also good for your heart, lowering your chance of heart disease by slowing the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream and preventing blood sugar spikes. Adding dietary fiber as part of a nutrient-dense breakfast also helps sustain your energy throughout the morning. (If you\u2019ve ever had that 11 a.m. crash at work, you know how important that is.) Roughage, she\u2019s powerful!<\/p>\n Feller\u2019s formula for increasing your fiber intake is as easy as adding steamed or saut\u00e9ed greens such as Napa cabbage, bok choy, or tatsoi to breakfast foods along with avocado and pomegranate seeds. \u201cBeans can be a great option for breakfast, too,\u201d she says. \u201cMany cultures across the world have bean-based dishes for breakfast, so why not give it a try?\u201d Try adding chickpeas to your savory yogurt bowl<\/a> or beans to your breakfast tacos<\/a>. Or go ahead and scroll on for some of our best high-fiber breakfast ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n