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Better than bran: light and colorful high-fiber foods.(Recipe)

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| May 01, 2002 | Turner, Lisa | COPYRIGHT 2002 PRIMEDIA Intertec, a PRIMEDIA Company. All Rights Reserved. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Sure, you know fiber's good for you. But in the wake of carb-bashing diets that discourage grains, brown rice just doesn't have the same appeal. And even if you are still a starch fan, you can only eat so many bulky bran muffins. The good news: Light and colorful fruits, vegetables and legumes are higher in fiber than most grains, with fewer calories and more phytochemicals--substances found in plants that can help boost the immune system and perform other healthful functions. So if you've had your fill of bland and brown high-fiber cereal, why not try these alternatives--and the recipes that follow--to boost your fiber intake?

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