This Is the #1 Best Fiber-Rich Snack for Heart Health, According to a Cardiologist

The high-protein obsession reigned supreme last year, but if you ask me, fiber is about to have its long-overdue moment in 2026. Research has consistently shown that Americans are chronically low on fiber, with one study finding that fewer than one in 10 U.S. adults meet their daily fiber recommendation. Yikes.

Fiber is the part of plant foods your body can’t fully digest or absorb, according to Mayo Clinic. Unlike fats, proteins, and carbohydrates like starches and sugars that your body breaks down and uses for energy...