At Mercyhealth, we know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work when it comes to your diet. Instead, we offer one-on-one nutritional guidance, designed just for you.
Whether you need help managing a health problem or slimming down, a Mercyhealth dietitian can help. Getting customized knowledge about how your food intake affects your personal wellness from a registered dietitian gives you the best direction to improving your health.
Customized nutrition therapy to improve your health
Surprising and tasty sources of fiber
Eating foods that are rich in fiber is good for us.
Fiber keeps things moving through our digestive tract. It may help with weight control too—since it makes us feel full longer. It’s also heart-healthy with its positive effects on cholesterol. For people with diabetes, fiber can help reduce blood sugar levels after meals.
So what foods are high in fiber?
You can probably guess some—such as beans, whole grains like steel-cut oats, and fruits like prunes and apples. Here are a few other sources of fiber that might surprise you. (Fiber is measured in grams.)
HUMMUS
13.5 grams
(1 cup, store-bought)
AVOCADO
10 grams
(medium)
PEAS
8.8 grams
(1 cup)
RASPBERRIES
8 grams
(1 cup)
PEAR
7 grams
(large, with skin)
CHIA SEEDS
4.9 grams
(1 tablespoon)
ARTICHOKE HEARTS
4.8 grams
(½ cup, cooked)
BAKED POTATO
3.8 grams
(medium, with skin)
AIR-POPPED POPCORN
3.6 grams
(3 cups)
ALMOND BUTTER
3 grams
(2 tablespoons)
GROUND CINNAMON
2.8 grams
(2 teaspoons)
PEANUT BUTTER
1.6 grams
(2 tablespoons, smooth)
DARK CHOCOLATE
1 gram
(½ ounce)
What’s a good way to make sure you’re getting enough fiber?
Build your meals around veggies, fruits and whole grains. And don’t forget to read food labels.
Learn more about how fiber works in your body.
Sources: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; UpToDate; U.S. Department of Agriculture
A Mercyhealth dietitian can offer customized nutrition education services and medical nutrition therapy for children and adults with concerns about:
- Cancer
- Food allergies/intolerance
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Heart health
- Kidney disease
- Pulmonary disease
- Weight loss/obesity
Dietician services for individuals with diabetes
Mercyhealth Diabetes Centers offer nutrition education and dietary monitoring for individuals with diabetes. Learn more about our diabetes nutrition services.
Get a referral to see a Mercyhealth dietician
A referral is required to see a Mercyhealth dietician. Contact your doctor to see if dietician services are right for you.
After receiving a referral from your doctor, check with your insurance provider to make sure a dietitian is covered in your plan. Then, call us to schedule an appointment. At your initial appointment, a Mercyhealth dietitian will review and assess your eating habits and health history and develop a customized nutrition plan.