Research credits eating more fiber with weight loss, healthier gut bacteria, more regularity in your gut (aka better poops), a healthy heart and decreased risk of diabetes. So if fiber can do all that, why are 95% of Americans still not getting enough? On average, Americans only eat 16 grams of fiber a day-far from the 28 grams recommended in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. starting a credit repair business Planning out your meals and snacks each week to meet the recommended amount of fiber can be a challenge. In this 7-day high-fiber meal plan, it's all planned for you to make it simpler and still delicious to get your fill every day. The meals and snacks in this plan include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds; not only that, but the foods in each category are known to have the highest fiber content-think raspberries, broccoli, oatmeal, black beans and chia seeds. Whether you follow this meal plan exactly, or just take a few ideas from here and there, you'll have a much easier time getting the fiber you need to feel better and stay healthy.