Food Quote by William Davis
““Green bananas (truly green and unripe) and plantains: Up to 27 g fiber in one medium banana Raw white potato (peeled): 20 g fiber per 1 medium (3½ inches long) Hummus or roasted chickpeas: 15 g fiber per ¼ cup (10 g net carbohydrates) Inulin powder: 5 g fiber per teaspoon Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) powder: 5 g fiber per teaspoon Lentils: 2.5 g fiber in ½ cup (11 g net carbohydrates) Beans: 1.8 g fiber in ¼ cup (11 g net carbohydrates)””
About This Quote
High‑fiber foods listed provide nutritional benefits and support digestive health.
In simple terms: Eat fiber‑rich foods for health.
Key Takeaway
Include more fiber in diet.
Themes
nutrition
health
diet
Mood
informative
practical
Type
educational
dietary
When to use this quote
- meal planning
- grocery shopping
- dietary counseling
Key Concepts
dietary fiber
glycemic control
Questions to Reflect On
- Which fiber sources fit your meals?
- How to balance fiber with other nutrients?
A Different Perspective
Fiber content varies by preparation.
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