Do you remember back when you were a child and your mother would nag you constantly to, “Eat your oatmeal! It’s good for you. And don’t forget the apple as well!” Of course you do. It seems that every mother is given a handbook at the hospital on how to make their child eat food ...
Many Americans count things in their diet. It may be calories, fat grams or carbohydrates, for example, but not many are aware of how many grams of fiber they are consuming per day. A balanced, healthy diet can supply daily fiber requirements, but for many Americans it is beneficial to supplement with a product such ...
How many times have you been told to eat more fiber? Although all fiber is good for you, there are two actually distinct types of fiber, each having its own health benefits. These types of fiber are handled differently by the intestinal tract with each functioning uniquely to promote intestinal health. It’s important that both ...
Flaxseed has been found to lower LDL cholesterol as well as aiding brain function and protecting against certain cancers- mostly breast, prostate and colon cancers. It is an antioxidant, lowers blood pressure, stabilizes blood sugar, and lowers your risk of blood clots. Fully 35% of a flaxseeds weight is oil made of good polyunsaturated essential ...
Irritable bowel sydrome or IBS, is a group of symptoms than include abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, and chronic diarrhea or constipation or a combination of both. Researchers are unsure of the cause of IBS, but it may be that the muscles and nerves in the colon (large bowel) are extra sensitive, and muscles may ...
Increasing fiber intake often helps IBS. Health experts now recommend increasing dietary intake to at least 20 to 35 grams per day. Increasing fiber is therefore one of the first recommendations for IBS patients, especially for those who have constipation. The United States has one of the lowest dietary fiber intakes per capita in the ...
Fiber choice has a new product out for weight management. This new fiber supplement has helped me lose 30 lbs along with diet and exercise. I’m going to share my secrets to losing 30 lbs in 4 months. This is based on my own experience so your experience may be different. I purchased the weight ...
