Fill your basket with fiber at farmers markets

Published on August 10, 2026

Display of foods rich in fiber, including fruits, nuts, vegetables, whole-wheat pasta

Fiber helps keep you feeling full, supports healthy digestion and is good for your heart, but most of us don't get enough of it. One easy way to add more fiber to your meals? Start with your Lenexa Farmers Market shopping bag. 

Load up on colorful fruits and vegetables, beans, whole grains and other fiber-rich foods while supporting local growers and makers. This week, challenge yourself to bring home a few extra!

Fiber-rich finds at the Market

Fresh produce

  • Blackberries – one of the highest-fiber fruits
  • Apples – enjoy the skin for extra fiber
  • Leafy greens like kale, collards, and Swiss chard
  • Sweet corn
  • Carrots
  • Beets
  • Green beans
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Bell peppers

Pantry staples

  • Dried beans mixes from JET Produce and Meats
  • Whole-grain breads and flours from Fyler Farms, JET Produce and Meats, The Perfect Crumb by The Wooden Spoon
  • Yummy Oats from Yummylicious Cookie Company

Easy high-fiber meals and snacks

  • Yogurt topped with fresh blackberries and chopped pecans.
  • Grilled sweet corn served with a colorful garden salad.
  • Roasted vegetables tossed with beans for a hearty side dish.
  • Apple slices with your favorite nut butter.
  • Whole-grain toast topped with your favorite locally made jam.
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