One group consumed 24 grams of fiber per day, and the other group consumed 50 grams of fiber per day. Both groups consumed the same amount of total calories. They also had lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Currently, the American Diabetes Association recommends a daily intake of 20-35 grams of fiber per day. On average, Americans consume only 17 grams of fiber per day.
Researchers hope that the study encourages people with diabetes to increase their fiber intake.
One way to do so is to consume foods such as cantaloupe, grapefruit, orange, papaya, raisins, lima beans, okra, sweet potato, zucchini, granola, and oat bran.