Just 5% of Americans eat enough fiber — and I'm one of them, thanks to these tasty high-fiber snacks - AOL.com

The recent surge of colon cancer in younger adults — 1 in 5 diagnoses now occur in someone under the age of 55 — has made me rethink my family's diet. My husband has a history of colon cancer in his family, so we've recently been making a more conscious effort to cut back on processed foods and make sure we're meeting our daily fiber goals. However, the latter is easier said than done. Just 5% of Americans meet the recommended daily intake for fiber: 25 grams for women under 50 and 38 grams for men. Unfortunately, both my husband and I regularly come up short, but we've been steadily improving by prioritizing high-fiber foods in our everyday meals. When you're trying to incorporate more fiber into your everyday diet, it's best to start with fresh fruits and veggies, which also offer plenty of beneficial vitamins and minerals. Some of the best high-fiber produce includes: However, I'll be honest — I generally can't reach the recommended 25 grams of fiber per day with fresh foods alone. So over the past several months, I've found some other high-fiber snacks that have made it easier to reach our fiber goals. They're quick and convenient to eat, and they've really helped improve my family's overall diet. Here are the high-fiber snacks I always keep stocked in our pantry, all of which have 5 or more grams of fiber per serving. I know it might not sound incredibly tasty, but I promise you these roasted edamame beans are surprisingly great. They offer just the right amount of crunch and saltiness, and the small bags are shockingly filling. Plus, each serving boasts a whopping 5 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein, helping you power through your day. I discovered OLIPOP Prebiotic Soda this year, and I totally understand the hype around it. They offer a healthier take on traditional soda — each can contains 6 grams of fiber and just a few grams of sugar. My favorite flavor is Cream Soda, but there are dozens of others to try. Both my husband and I love Frosted Mini Wheats cereal, so I was pleased to discover it's a surprisingly good source of fiber! Each bowl provides 6 grams of fiber, helping to start your day off on the right foot, and I like that the cereal is slightly sweet without being too much for 9 a.m. If you frequently reach for granola bars as a mid-day snack, KIND Bars are a particularly good choice to help reach your daily fiber goals. This Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt flavor has 7 grams of fiber per bar, but there are plenty of other flavors to choose from, most of which have at least 5 grams of the essential nutrient. Popcorn is an often-forgotten source of fiber, with 6 grams per serving! You'll get the most bang for your buck if you buy kernels in a big jar like this. It's easy to cook on the stovetop or in a special microwave popping bowl, and then you can add whatever toppings you like to jazz up your movie-night snack. If you have a sweet tooth, you'll be pleased to hear that these caramel Stroopwafels are an unexpected source of fiber. Each of the cookies has 6 grams of fiber (and just 3 grams of sugar), so it provides a satisfying little snack for after dinner or when you need a mid-day pick-me-up. I'm not the biggest fan of baked beans, but my husband absolutely loves them. While the canned beans do have lots of sodium, each serving also contains an impressive 8 grams of fiber — more than 25% of your daily requirement! So it's definitely worth keeping a can or two in your pantry for when you need a quick and easy dinner side. I haven't tried these fruit bars myself, but many people rave about them. They contain just two ingredients — apple and blueberries — and each bar has just 100 calories and 4 grams of fiber. They're also free of most common allergens, making them a great snack to keep on hand for the whole family. Prices were accurate at the time of publication. Curious about how we test and choose products at AOL? Here's a quick explanation, from our editors.