High-Fiber Fast Food: Nine chain options to note.

The article lists nine fast-food menu items that are relatively high in fiber, with examples from Taco Bell, Chipotle, Starbucks, Panda Express, Subway, and Five Guys. Selections were identified using fiber per 1,000 calories from chain nutrition information and social media feedback.

Many Americans do not meet the USDA's fiber recommendations, and the article highlights how choosing plant-based items at fast-food chains can help. It notes fiber's links to bowel health, lower cholesterol, and steadier blood sugar. The piece collects nine higher-fiber options across popular chains and gives calorie and fiber figures for each item. The selections were drawn from public nutrition information and social media comments about taste. Key points: - The USDA recommendations cited are about 25 grams of fiber daily for women and 38 grams for men, and the article notes most people fall short. - Plant foods — fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, seeds, and legumes — are the fiber sources referenced; animal protein contains no fiber. - Examples and reported fiber amounts include Taco Bell black beans and rice (about 5 g per 160 calories) and Chipotle pinto beans (about 8 g per 130 calories). - Other items listed with their reported fiber figures include Chipotle large guacamole (about 12 g per 460 calories), Subway veggie patty in a 6-inch sandwich (about 12 g per 470 calories), and Starbucks rolled/steel-cut oatmeal (about 4 g per 160 calories). - Panda Express Super Greens (about 5 g per 90 calories), Panda Express string bean chicken (about 4 g per 190 calories), Starbucks spicy falafel pocket (about 4 g per 230 calories), and Five Guys regular fries (about 15 g per 953 calories) are also included. Summary: The article presents nine fast-food choices that report relatively high fiber amounts when compared by calories, and it emphasizes plant-based menu components as the source of that fiber. Selections were chosen using chain nutrition data and social media feedback; further developments or new menu changes are undetermined at this time.