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Fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables are all high in fiber and provide important nutrients! Half your plate should be filled with these

Fiber keeps the colon rollin’!

Eat whole foods for fiber. Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. It helps the body eliminate waste better, lowers cholesterol and keeps you feeling full longer.

ADD MORE OF THESE foods to get more fiber in your diet:

Brown rice
Whole vegetables
Whole fruits
Whole wheat bread
Beans, nuts and seeds

EAT LESS OF THESE foods that are lower in fiber:
Refined grains have been processed, which removes most of the fiber and many nutrients.

White rice
White bread
Pasta enriched
Saltin crackers
Pretzels
Juice

Nutrition Information for Older Adults - Compilation (PDF)

Lindsay, A. and Helm, M. 2025, Fiber - Nutrition information for older adults, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-25-04-9

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Macy Helm

Anne R. Lindsay

Natalie Mazzullo

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Fiber - Nutrition information for older adults