Fiber plays a vital role in overall health. A general guideline is to consume about 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories eaten. That means most women need around 25–28 grams per day and men should aim for about 28–34 grams.
Below are several lower-carb vegetables and their fiber content:
1 cup broccoli rabe = 1 g carbs, 1 g fiber
1 cup zucchini = 3.5 g carbs, 1.1 g fiber
1 cup radishes = 4 g carbs, 2 g fiber
1 cup collard greens = 4 g carbs, 4 g fiber
1 cup bell peppers = 4.3 g carbs, 1.6 g fiber
1 cup broccoli = 5 g carbs, 2.5 g fiber
1 cup eggplant = 5 g carbs, 2.5 g fiber
1 cup cauliflower = 5 g carbs, 2.1 g fiber
1 cup asparagus = 5 g carbs, 2.8 g fiber
