Getting enough fiber in your diet is important for promoting heart health and protecting against diseases like Type 2 diabetes and certain forms of cancer. What’s more, following a high-fiber diet can aid weight loss. The daily recommended intake for fiber is 25–35 grams and the best sources include whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes (like black beans) and whole grains. Here, nine high-fiber lunches that contain at least 7 grams of fiber per serving and have 400 calories or less.
1. HIGH-FIBER CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 309; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 69mg; Sodium: 337mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 27g
2. VEGGIE BOWL WITH FARRO AND EGG | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 298; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 446mg; Carbohydrate: 58mg; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 15g
3. LENTIL-MISO KALE SOUP WITH NORI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 217; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 363mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 14g
4. CACIO E PEPE SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOATS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 288; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 34mg; Sodium: 642mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 15g
5. STIR-FRIED CAULIFLOWER “RICE” BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 277; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 212mg; Sodium: 523mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 14g
6. BROCCOLI QUINOA TABOULI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 195; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 62mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 9g
7. PASTA LENTIL BOLOGNESE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 337; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 484mg; Carbohydrate: 68g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 13g
8. AVOCADO TUNA SALAD ON APPLE SLICES | LOVE & ZEST
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 377; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 285mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 28g
9. HIGH-PROTEIN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 364; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 412mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 34g
