20 foods high in protein and fiber

Plus, a delicious Honey Nut Protein Bar recipe

March 12, 2025 | VIEW IN BROWSER While many people assume you have to choose between protein or fiber, you can have both. Foods like lentils, beans and seeds pack a powerful one-two punch of plant protein and gut-friendly fiber, a combo that supports heart health, metabolic function and even longevity. See the list of 20 high fiber protein-rich foods below.  March Challenge Today's workout is walk and stretch. Join the 31-Day Bust a Mood Challenge. Mother-daughter workouts can happen at any phase of life. In fact, Start TODAY fitness trainer Lacee Green tells TODAY.com that she works out with her 78-year-old mother. Similarly, Author Raakhee Mirchandani doesn't consider herself a person who "goes to the gym." In fact, she has to give herself a pep talk before putting her gym clothes on and heading to CrossFit classes at Hudson River Athletics in Hoboken, New Jersey. But having her 11-year-old daughter Satya as her gym buddy has changed everything. Want to strengthen your relationship with your daughter? Go to the gym together.  📱 There's more for you in the app! If you're doing the December Flexibility Challenge, get more from the app with:  • Daily, guided workout videos with Stephanie Mansour • 30-minute guided walks with Al Roker and other experts • Meal plans that fuel your workouts and help you reach your health goals • Expert advice and inspiration Recipe of the Day Honey Nut Protein Bars This is the ultimate elevated breakfast or snack bar that's so easy to make and perfect for busy weeks (plus it freezes beautifully). The base of these bars is old-fashioned oats to give it that classic chewy texture and also to be nutritiously filling. The honey and dates make them just sweet enough to feel like a treat!   Get the recipe! 📱 There's more for you in the app! Want a meal plan that's customized to your personal goals? The app has five unique, dietitian-designed meal plans to help you reach them. • Budget Friendly • Weight Loss • Heart Healthy • Mediterranean • Quick & Easy One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. 20 foods high in protein and fiber, recommended by a dietitian When it comes to high-protein foods, animal sources like chicken, eggs and fish often steal the spotlight. But there's one thing they all lack — fiber. That's where plant-based protein sources shine.   If protein builds the house, fiber is the maintenance crew that keeps everything running smoothly. It supports digestion, balances blood sugar and keeps you fuller longer, making it an essential part of any meal.   Get the list of foods that are high in fiber and protein.  We want your feedback!  Whether you use the Start TODAY app, follow our newsletter, or are just getting started -- your input helps shape what's next for Start TODAY. Take our quick survey (no app subscription needed!). 3 Things To Know TODAY Dad diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at 42 recalls 'difficult' symptom that sent him to doctor Dad, 42, felt pain when he ate, which turned into back pain. He had Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers. It's often found late stage. Tiger Woods says he ruptured his Achilles tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the Masters Tiger Woods announced he had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, yet another injury that would seem likely to keep him out of the Masters and perhaps other major championships this year. 20 foods high in protein and fiber, recommended by a dietitian These high-protein, high-fiber foods are also high in other micronutrients, like antioxidants. Dietitians advise eating more of these plant-based items. CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT UPDATE EMAIL PREFERENCES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Copyright © 2025 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 VIEW IN BROWSER | PRIVACY | UNSUBSCRIBE