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The 2 underrated foods dietitians wish you would eat for better gut health and longevity

There's no single best food to improve your health, but dietitians shared 2 favorite high-fiber foods to boost gut health and help prevent disease.

Two underrated foods that dietitians strongly recommend for better gut health and longevity are beans and whole grains. Both are high in fiber, a nutrient known to regulate blood sugar, manage appetite, and protect against heart disease and cancer. Despite the common advice that "it depends" on individual needs, the majority of dietitians agree on these two foods as being the healthiest additions to one's diet.

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