Fiber is essential to maintaining good health. So, we are discovering the fiber basics in the four part series of posts. We have already explored how much fiber one needs in a day and which foods can best provide us with the daily recommended amount of 20 to 35 grams. We learned that adding in fiber will cause you to have to drink more water since fiber acts like a sponge. One more fact that should be pointed out is that adding in fiber too quickly can cause digestive issues so please slowly add in your fiber until you reach … Continue reading →

Three questions were asked in the first installment of Fiber Rich Knowledge. We are currently exploring which foods naturally contain fiber. In Part 2, I listed for you common foods that did not include the traditional beans and whole grains. I thought it would be interesting to note that one can eat a fiber rich diet despite beans and grains. However, in a discussion on fiber it would be remiss to ignore the fiber powerhouses of beans and grains. When you think fiber chances are images of bean soup and wheat fields come to mind. There is good reason for … Continue reading →

In Fiber Rich Knowledge: Part 1, three questions were posed concerning the basics on fiber. How much fiber does one need in a day? Which foods are natural sources of fiber? What are the benefits of a fiber rich diet? We explored the first question asking how much fiber one needs in a day in Part 1 of this miniseries. We learned that the average person does not get enough fiber in a day. The amount of fiber recommended is 20-35 grams daily. Be sure to read your food labels and make an effort to up your intake of fiber … Continue reading →

Fiber is all the craze lately. When go grocery shopping you are sure to see a variety of food items that boast added fiber or high fiber. Everything from orange juice to yogurt to cookies claim added fiber to help your attain the proper daily amount. Sometimes it’s hard to know the facts when something hits the market as the latest new thing in health and well being. You may ask yourself just how much fiber does one need in a day? Which foods are natural sources of fiber? What are the benefits of a fiber rich diet? With questions … Continue reading →