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Fiber is more important than you think! Learn more here.
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Fiber
is one of those things that most of us just assume we are getting in
our diet. We know we need it, but do we know how important it is to our
bodies? Do we know where to find it to include in our daily diet? Do we
know the recommended daily value? Read more to get in the know on fiber.
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Intestinal Fortitude
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Let's
take a quick pop quiz: What do obesity, diabetes, depression, heart
disease, irritable bowel syndrome, dermatitis, diarrhea, allergic
rhinitis, the common cold, acne, chronic fatigue syndrome, and food
allergies have in common? The battle for your stomach. According to
recent studies, these conditions are all affected by a burbling
bacterial war happening deep in your bowels. It's bifidobacterium vs. E.
coli, lactobacillus vs. clostridium. It's the probiotics (good bacteria) vs. the pathogenic (bad) bacteria.
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The Über Tuber
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On
the lower slopes of the Andes Mountains in Peru grows a tuber nicknamed
"the apple of the earth." A staple of the Peruvian diet for thousands
of years, yacón has a tremendous list of benefits: It is low in
calories, has a low glycemic index, and provides a rich supply of
inulin, an important prebiotic fiber. Read more here.
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Fiber First
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Most
people know that the dietary choices we make play a huge role in heart
health. Eating the right foods can dilate your arteries, reduce
inflammation, prevent clotting, and promote circulation. What is less
well known is the role of fiber in heart health. Fiber is the woody part
of the plant that is partially digested. (Fiber is also sometimes
called roughage.) Though scientists have divided fiber into two
categories—soluble and insoluble—based on how they behave in laboratory
settings, the bottom line is that all fiber is good for you.
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In Season: Artichokes
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Artichokes contain about 10 grams of fiber- so why not try some? Here are several excellent recipes. Enjoy! Click here to find out how. |
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