5 Foods That Contain Both Protein and Fiber - The New York Times
It’s challenging to find the two nutrients in a single food, experts say. These categories offer a nice mix. Credit... Bobbi Lin for The New York Times Supported by By Sophie Egan With protein hogging the spotlight lately, it may seem as if it’s the main nutrient to focus on when it comes to good health. But fiber deserves attention too, nutrition experts say. Most Americans, while eating plenty of protein, aren’t meeting fiber recommendations — which are 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams per day for men. Few foods offer both nutrients, said Cheryl Anderson, a professor and dean of public health at the University of California, San Diego. Animal products that are high in protein, like beef, fish and chicken, often contain no fiber. And foods that are high in fiber, like fruits and vegetables, typically offer little protein. The sweet-spot foods that contain both nutrients offer a nice one-two punch of benefits, Dr. Anderson said. Not only are they often satiating and inexpensive,