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

Beans and whole grains are two of the healthiest foods you can add to your meals, according to dietitians. JulPo/Getty Images There's no one-size-fits-all healthy diet, but most of us should be eating more fiber, dietitians say. Their top picks for nutrient-dense, high-fiber foods include whole grains and beans. Add more of them to your diet by swapping out processed foods or mixing them into soups and salads. Ask a dietitian what to eat, and you'll likely get one of the least helpful answers in the English language: "It depends." That's the most common answer I got when I talked to more than a dozen dietitians (plus doctors and researchers) at a top nutrition conference last month on the best foods for our health. No shade to dietitians, since nutrition science is notoriously complex, but that doesn't help with my meal planning.