Just 5% of Americans eat enough fiber — and I'm one of them, thanks to these tasty high-fiber snacks - AOL.com

What the report says

AOL published a shopping and wellness article by Camryn Rabideau on July 15, 2026, focused on practical ways to add more fiber to everyday diets through packaged snacks and pantry items. The article disclosed that it includes affiliate links, meaning AOL may receive a commission if readers buy products through them. Rabideau framed the piece around her family’s effort to eat more fiber while cutting back on processed foods, citing concern about colorectal cancer and family history as reasons for paying closer attention to diet.

According to the AOL article, only about 5% of Americans meet recommended fiber intake levels. It listed daily targets of 25 grams for women under 50 and 38 grams for men. The author emphasized that fruits and vegetables should be the starting point for increasing fiber, naming foods such as peas, avocados, raspberries, blackberries, artichokes, broccoli, pears and apples as examples of high-fiber produce.

The article then highlighted convenient products that AOL said provide at least 5 grams of fiber per serving, including roasted edamame snacks, OLIPOP prebiotic soda, Frosted Mini-Wheats, KIND bars, popcorn kernels, stroopwafels and canned baked beans. It also mentioned fruit bars with 4 grams of fiber as an option the author had not personally tried.

The piece matters mainly as consumer health guidance tied to product recommendations, not as a medical advisory. General nutrition guidance supports increasing fiber gradually and prioritizing whole foods, while people with digestive conditions or specific health concerns should seek individualized advice from a qualified clinician.