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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Fibre is essential for maintaining digestive health, and incorporating high-fibre vegetables into your diet is a great way to increase your fibre intake. As per ICMR, our daily fibre requirement varies between 25-40 grams. Here are the top 10 high-fibre vegetables for your digestive health:
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Artichokes are a great source of fibre, with one medium-sized artichoke containing about 10 grams of fibre.
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Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable rich in antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds. It may also offer several benefits, especially for eye health, heart health, and disease prevention
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Brussels sprouts are high in fibre and also contain vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
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Carrots are not only high in fibre but also contain other nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin K, and potassium.
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Green peas are a great source of fibre and also contain other nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
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\Kale is not only high in fibre but also contains other nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium.
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Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable. It packs high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium.
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Sweet potatoes contain important vitamins like beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. They also contain fibre and can support a nutrient-rich diet.
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Swiss chard is not only high in fibre but also contains other nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin K, and iron.
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Turnips are a great source of fibre and also contain other nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
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