Alli English shares a 15-week Balanced communications internship—growing in content creation, community, and fiber-focused advocacy while honing her voice.

Close the fiber gap with September produce—cranberries, pomegranate, sweet potatoes, cabbage, plantains & more. High fiber, in season fruits and vegetables.

Looking for a drink that’s high in fiber? Skip juice. Blend whole fruits, greens, oats, and seeds for smoothie recipes that truly boost fiber.

Discover Balanced’s Plant-Based Vendor Directory—search hundreds of K-12-creditable products, connect with vetted suppliers, and level-up your menus.

Boost your fiber intake in 2025 with easy, tasty swaps—think fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. This Balanced guide shares nine simple strategies, from building fiber-first breakfasts to smart snacking, plus high-fiber recipes like lentil soup and quinoa bowls. Learn why fiber supports gut, heart, and blood sugar health, and aim for 14g per 1,000 calories. Includes a free Fiber-Rich Meal Guide for quick, plant-powered meal planning.

Balanced sits down with Anisha, a Queens College Environmental Science grad interning via the Reducetarian Fellowship, to explore how reforming institutional menus advances climate, health, equity, and animal welfare. She recounts designing kid-friendly sustainability lessons, diving into real-world research, and growing in a mission-driven culture—plus fun tidbits about rescuing her tuxedo cat, anime binges, matcha love, and hard-won advice for future fellows chasing impact.

Discover the transformative experience of a Balanced Internship in communications. Learn how a Balanced Internship can shape your career path.

TL;DR:  Stock up on avocado, raspberries, and other August gems to close the fiber gap, keep your gut smiling, and power through the last...

Most Americans get ~16 g fiber a day—far below the goal of 14 g per 1,000 calories (≈25 g for women, 38 g for men). This guide lists the top 10 high-fiber foods with grams per serving and easy ways to use them. Standouts: split peas (16 g/cup), lentils (15.6 g), chickpeas (12.5 g), raspberries (8 g), artichoke (~7 g), chia (~4.1 g/Tbsp). Plus tips to boost fiber comfortably to support gut, heart, and blood sugar.

By Michelle Saletan , Institutional Support Manager, Balanced School nutrition’s biggest stage—the School Nutrition Association Annual...

Full Interview about Dietary Guidelines Reform Fast Facts at a Glance Why the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) matter What the 2025...

Fiber is one of the most overlooked nutrients in the American diet. Over 90% of Americans consume only 10-15 grams per day, far below the...