OUR NUTRIENT GUIDE

Gut check

How much do I need?

According to the Institute of Medicine, most people should get at least 25 grams of total dietary fiber per day³.

Why we include it

Although there are plenty of food sources of fiber, some research shows that many Americans only get about 15 to 16 grams of fiber per day⁴. For days when your diet is less than perfect, SmartyPants fiber products provide just enough soluble fiber to close the gap.

How can I get it in my diet?

Insoluble fiber is found in foods including wheat bran, whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables, seeds, and nuts:

• ½ cup wheat bran – 11 g
• 2 Tbs chia seeds – 11 g
• ½ cup wheat germ – 8.5 g
• 2 Tbs flax seeds – 8 g
• 1 cup raspberries – 8 g
• ¼ cup almonds – 7 g
• 1 cup broccoli – 3 g
• 1 green apple – 3 g

Soluble fiber is found in foods including avocados, asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, squash, starchy tubers (sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams), carrots, turnips, beets, and plantains:

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato – 8 g
• ½ avocado – 7 g
• 1 cup sliced taro root – 7 g
• 1 cup mashed plantains – 5 g
• 1 cup black beans – 5 g
• ½ cup dried figs – 4 g
• 1 cup carrots – 4 g
• 1 banana – 3 g

We recommend you seek the advice of your pediatrician or primary care provider before making changes to you or your child’s nutrient intake.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.