How to Eat Healthy, According to 11 R.D.s

I was one of 11 R.D.s from a variety of backgrounds, personally and professionally, who offered our best tips on healthy eating that are flexible and empowering, instead of rigid and punishing:

9. Add more of dietitians’ favorite f-word to your diet.
“Fiber is integral to gut health. Not only is fiber responsible for keeping you regular, but it’s also integral to helping your body colonize its good gut bacteria. Adding fiber-rich foods to your daily routine can be quite simple. Try an ancient grain like bulgur (which has almost 30% of the D.V. for fiber) or barley.” — Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.