Fiber, one of the unsung heroes of our diets, is an essential nutrient. But we know that many of us simply don't get enough on our plates. And many of the obvious high-fiber options — especially whole grains — contain gluten, which some people need to avoid .

So what foods can help you effortlessly hit your fiber goals while still allowing you to steer clear of gluten?

"When you say high fiber, my main thought would not be gluten-containing foods," she says. Her first choices are more along the lines of beans, fruit and cruciferous vegetables.

Considering that fiber has impressive benefits for gut health, heart health and blood sugar management, it's worth finding sources of this important nutrient that you enjoy eating on a regular basis.

"Obviously, whole grains have tons (of fib

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