Why be concerned about getting enough dietary fiber? Regularity aside, the benefits of fiber in your diet include reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as helping to lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels. But getting your daily dose of fiber can be a real challenge with today's on-the-go lifestyles. If you'd like to bulk up your high-fiber food choice, check out these seven foods that pack a fiber punch.

Artichokes

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You might be surprised to know that artichokes deliver 10.3 grams of fiber, almost 40 percent of a female adult's daily recommended daily intake. Why not make a batch of fettuccine with artichokes using whole-wheat pasta to really boost your fiber intake?

Raspberries

Contrary to popular opinion, high-fiber foods also come in sweet form. A cup of raspberries has 8 grams of fiber and just 64 calories for a healthy snack; add vanilla yogurt and some fresh coconut for a light dessert. For a fiber-filled and delicious breakfast shake, whip up a raspberry lemon splash shake.

Black Beans

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One cup of black beans delivers a whopping almost 16 grams of dietary fiber, more than any other food besides split peas which weigh in at 16.3 grams. Black beans are a versatile ingredient; mix up a batch of black bean salsa or a pot of spicy black bean, corn, and turkey chili.

Green Peas

Adding a cup of peas to your dinner entree adds 8.3 grams of fiber to your evening meal. But you don't have to wait for dinner to eat your peas, sprinkle fresh peas on your salad at lunch. Better yet, try a light a savory spring pea pancake for a healthy start to your day.

Avocados

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Avocados are a universally appealing "super food," packed with vitamins, healthy fats, and 7.6 grams of fiber. Avocados are great in all sorts of surprising recipes. Don't limit yourself to guacamole or a chicken and avocado sandwich. Try using avocados in your favorite frozen desserts and drinks. It's hard to resist creamy avocado gelato.

Fiber Bars

The sudden increase in foods containing added fiber has manufacturers creating more functional ways for consumers to get their daily fiber intake. For today's on-the-go lifestyle, fiber bars provide a tasty and convenient way to get your daily dose of dietary fiber. Fiber bars contain about half your daily intake, which means you can add more fiber to your diet without the extra calories as well.

Blackberries

Blackberries are another sweet and fiber-filled treat perfect for snacking or brightening your morning bowl of bran flakes. At 7.6 grams of fiber and just 60 calories per cup, you can afford to enjoy blackberries all day long. Want a savory dish that works for dinner? Baked up a batch of ribs with spicy blackberry sauce.

Getting enough fiber doesn't have to be hard. In fact, these seven foods make it absolutely delicious.