A medium pear provides about 5.5 grams of fiber, according to USDA nutrition data cited by NaturalNews.com. The same data set lists several seeds, legumes and fruits that supply equal or greater amounts of the nutrient per serving.
Dietitians and public health officials say fiber supports digestion, helps manage cholesterol levels and promotes satiety. The American Heart Association recommends at least 25 to 34 grams of fiber daily, but most Americans consume only 10 to 15 grams per day, according to a NaturalNews.com report [1]. A 2014 Food & Fiber Summit in Washington, D.C., found that only about 5% of Americans meet the Institute of Medicine’s daily fiber recommendations of 19 to 38 grams, depending on age and gender, according to a report on the summit [2].
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