Facts about Fiber

Our bodies require 2 kinds of fiber to remain healthy.

The average American's daily intake of fiber is about 5 to 14 grams per day, we need between 30-40grams.

Soluble Fiber:

Binds with fatty acids

Prolongs stomach emptying time so that sugar is released and absorbed more slowly

Lowers total cholesterol

Insoluble Fiber:  The bottle brush of the fibers
moves bulk through the intestines

Controls and balance the pH (acidity) in the intestines

Removes toxic waste 

Studies have shown that diabetes reacts positively to fiber in fact some studies show that an increase in fiber can lower the amount of insulin needed for  type 2 diabetes

 A Harvard study of over 40,000 male health professionals, researchers found that a high total dietary fiber intake was linked to a 40% lower risk of coronary heart disease http://www.medicinenet.com/fiber/page4.htm

The good news is Fiber comes in many delicious varieties such as ,whole-grain breads and cereals

apples, oranges, bananas, berries, prunes, and pears, legumes, artichokes and almonds just to name a few.

Go out and enjoy some today