http://dietaryfiberguide.com The best and tastiest options for increasing your dietary fiber intake Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:02:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This old saying could hardly ring more true today, as Americans are finally beginning to realize the critical health benefits of a diet rich in dietary fiber. Fortunately for you, increasing the fiber content of your diet doesn't mean you’ll be gnawing on ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/high-fiber-foods/ At 3.5 grams per serving, apples are one of the best sources of dietary fiber, or roughage as it’s often called. They’re easy to find and they don’t cost much. Eating a variety of fruits is one of the best ways to get an adequate amount of fiber: about 35 grams ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/best-dietary-fiber-sources-fruits/ Grains are an essential part of a healthy diet. All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals and are naturally low in fat. But whole grains even better for you as they provide a better source of fiber and other important nutrients, such as selenium, ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/best-dietary-fiber-sources-grains/ Nature packs a lot of nutrition into a little nut. Shelled or unshelled, raw, dry roasted, oil roasted, sugared, salted, or coated in honey, nuts and seeds are more nutrient-dense than most other foods. They are rich sources of protein, fiber, B-vitamins, folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc, the antioxidants vitamin E ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/best-dietary-fiber-sources-nuts/ Vegetables, are probably our most important nutritious and vital foods, especially the fresh-picked variety. Fresh vegetables have life force as most are very high in water and necessary vitamins and minerals and low in fat and protein. Most vegetables are also predominantly carbohydrate, with important fiber bulk. [TABLE=2] Although most produce is high in ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/best-dietary-fiber-sources-vegetables/ An increased consumption of whole-grain foods has been linked to improvements in cardiovascular health, according to recent studies. In fact, researchers at Harvard University say that eating just one bowl of whole-grain cereal every day – Total, for example (or most cereals made from bran, oats, barley or wheat) – could ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/dietary-fiber-blood-cholesterol/ Fiber protects you from heart disease, cancer, and digestive problems and, depending on the type of fiber, it lowers cholesterol, helps with weight control, and regulates blood sugar. In order to get the full benefits of fiber, we need to consume at least 25 grams a day from a variety of ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/dietary-fiber-more-tips-tricks/ Learning how to change your eating habits (especially bad eating habits) can take a lot of hard work over many months. But changing your diet (or lifestyle) to include more fiber doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, it can be as simple as opening a can of baked beans, eating ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/dietary-fiber-tips-tricks-whats-worked-for-others/ The usual cause of chronic constipation and many other bowel diseases is a lack of adequate dietary fiber. For the bowels to work properly, a healthy and lifelong intake of dietary fiber is required daily. Health experts say it is normal to have one or two soft bowel movements a day, ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/dietary-fiber-bowel-function/ Can fiber actually cut the risk of cancer? Well, the jury’s still out on this one. There is little conclusive evidence, to date, that dietary fiber alone will reduce a person’s chances of getting of cancer, according to experts. While some studies maintain there are cancer-fighting qualities found in fiber (as ... http://dietaryfiberguide.com/high-fiber-foods/dietary-fiber-cancer/