Fiber Role In Body’s Function
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good morning well I need fiber to keep my gut in top condition it helps my body helps me loss weight and keep it off less desese risk
that must be nice cant wait till I can do that lol
Good morning, Fiber is so important, 1. Just to keep body functions going. 2. To maintain a balance diet. 2. To keep energy level up.
Good morning everyone!!!! My hubby got the good paying heating and air job this morning!!! For those that may not know we have been struggling for far too long, very poor…. Not that this job will make us rich. But to get out from under the weight of the financial burden, will be amazing!! Woot woot!! Happy Thursday!!!
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Good morning everybody !! 1.Gives me energy 2. Helps keep digestion running smoothly 3.highly nutritious
Good morning energy keeps digestion running and really nutritious
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Good Morning all. I over slept. Ok three reason for fiber one to clean system out. Two keep you regular. Three I am guessing this one to prevent bad things from stay in your body or intestines.
Is fiber gets rid of the gut I’m all for it. Fiber me up!
Good morning! I’ve always know fiber to keep you “regular” which is very important because it cleanses out your system and it also gives you energy.
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A little late in the day but hello. Fiber is an important part of your diet for nutritional reasons, helps keep things going with the flow and gives your body a boost.
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Have you ever wondered WHY they preach the benefits of Fiber in our diet, yet mass manufactured foods do not contain it in the quality and quantities our bodies need and “prescribed” to have?
Watch this short video that could open your eyes on a new perspective Why we need quality fiber in our diets.
It helps reduce the risk of heart disease
helps maintain body weight and is good for your body and helps disease
i make sure that my cereal i eat in the morning or oatmeal has fiber it does help with many aspects of our bodies~ Great video and i want to pass this on to my mom!
I question it all the time and try to find cereals that are high in it (since that is a staple food for me -I eat at least 2 big bowls a day) I did not know it reduced our risk for Cancers and death from infections/cardio diseases. I learned quite a bit from the video including lots of foods that will help be up my intake of all 3 kinds of fiber.
Wow, I don’t think people realize the benefits of fiber.
I sure didn’t but I do now, thanks to celebrate woman’ today
Help maontains body weight and reduces heart disease
it help you from have high blood prasher from what i was told
I didn’t know about all the different variations of fiber. Glad I watched.
yes what a great video it helps us to educate us and we all can never get to much information
My mom is a nurse so I was raised knowing the importance of fiber. She made us eat it all the time and taught us what to look for on food labels as we got older.
Very informative. ..I like to add flaxseed to what I can
You probably know that Colorectal Cancer is 2nd leading cause for cancer deaths in this country.
What doctors tell us all is to include plenty of fiber into our DAILY diet, as one of the necessary ingredients for a healthy gut and colon.
Obviously, we need to to get plenty of water and exercise to maintain our normal weight. Obesity could be a precursor to many cancers.
All of the above facts are taken from the WebMD, one of the greatest places to go and to get up-to-date information on the current trends.
I did not know that…all I do know is cancers of all different kind are hitting way too many people these days and anything specific and everything to help keep it from affecting me, my loved ones and the general public should be all over the media and billboards
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Ok, so we all know its important to eat fiber.
We know we don’t get enough fiber in our diets.
And we all know if we eat enough it prevents many diseases, like heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
Soooo, where do we go to get enough fiber in our diets?
Eat lots of vegetables…this is the best source you can get on an every day, most meal basis.
1 cup carrot slices, cooked = 5 grams of fiber
1 cup cooked broccoli = 4.5 grams
1 cup raw carrots = 4 grams
1 sweet potato = 4 grams
1 cup cauliflower, cooked = 3 grams
2 cups raw spinach leaves = 3 grams
i love everyone of those veggies especially the sweet potatoes
I eat a ton of broccoli but really need to work on getting a bigger variety of veges in my diet. I had no idea carrots had so much fiber
Makes me proud that we grow are own garden every year. I preserve everything. Last year, I canned(preserved) over 200 jars of green beans , corn, apples, peaches and alots of other things. I never let anything from the garden go to waste. I always make my own jellys and jams.
I love all the vegetables except spinach I had no idea that carrots were
yes I love all them veg but yes I need to add like more and I have been to yes having a garden really helps and you know whats in your food much better for you to I freeze a lot that can stuff just tastes so bad once you have your own stuff and taste better to
wow nice to know
I wished I liked more of these. I do love carrots, guess I will eat more
I love raw veggies and Thank God my kids love them too. It could be that that had been our snacks when they were lil tiny people.
Those might all actually taste good together in a veggie salad or blanched on whole wheat bread as a veggie sandwich.
Love all those vegetables…we eat a ton of broccoli at our house..I lucky my kids love it..they it trees
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Do you read food Labels for Fiber content?
Do you know the difference between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?
Thank you WebMD for having it spelled out for us succinctly and clearly!
Soluble fiber dissolves in water. Insoluble fiber does not. To some degree these differences determine how each fiber functions in the body and benefits your health.
Soluble fibers attract water and form a gel, which slows down digestion. Soluble fiber delays the emptying of your stomach and makes you feel full, which helps control weight. Slower stomach emptying may also affect blood sugar levels and have a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity, which may help control diabetes. Soluble fibers can also help lower LDL (“bad”) blood cholesterol by interfering with the absorption of dietary cholesterol.
Sources of soluble fiber: oatmeal, oat cereal, lentils, apples, oranges, pears, oat bran, strawberries, nuts, flaxseeds, beans, dried peas, blueberries, psyllium, cucumbers, celery, and carrots.
Insoluble fibers are considered gut-healthy fiber because they have a laxative effect and add bulk to the diet, helping prevent constipation. These fibers do not dissolve in water, so they pass through the gastrointestinal tract relatively intact, and speed up the passage of food and waste through your gut. Insoluble fibers are mainly found in whole grains and vegetables.
Sources of insoluble fiber: whole wheat, whole grains, wheat bran, corn bran, seeds, nuts, barley, couscous, brown rice, bulgur, zucchini, celery, broccoli, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, green beans, dark leafy vegetables, raisins, grapes, fruit, and root vegetable skins.
im shocked that the cucumber is in both categories As well as carrots and celery is there a reason why these 3 are in both of the soluble and in soluble?
Foods have both, soluble and insoluble, fiber!
Some have more of one or the other.
We should all strive for those foods that have MORE of INSOLUBLE Fiber!
I wonder if the skin is one and the inside is the other of the cucumber?
I do read food labels and did not really understand the different kinds of fiber until this morning ,just that it was important. I like knowing which non-labeled foods actually have good amounts of fiber in them (and am still surprised by the high content in carrots)
Wow cucumber sre in both of the categories? Why?
i one those people who read the food lables and warning sign and my hubby get mad at me about it but hey i like to know more facts cant help it
I have learned a lot in the weight loss wensdays and it sure opens your eyes to what is good for you and whats not eat all the fiber you want that’s what Boyd said to me last night so I an going to be doing that I have all this good stuff comes from my garden and will be eating a lot more of it
Ooo ooo I’m going for the gut busters! Looking at that list and getting ready for food shopping.
I think I’ll be sticking to soluble until I need some insoluble
It’s Insoluble fiber that makes us regular and gives the most benefits!
I am thankful that I taught my kids to eat the right way with out even knowing about this stuff. Also that they love eating both soluble along with non soluble foods. I had heard it is good to eat the skin on potatoes and cucumbers etc. so we eat the raw veggies and some fruits with skin on them.
I dont read label to ofter…but we do consume a lot of thing om these list
here. good morning..i have stomach probs and know how important fiber is in prevention of diseases and regulation.so are probiotics
I wonder what the ration in a daily diet is suppose to be. I believe I have a balance diet.
Barbara,
It’s about 25 g for women and 38 g of fiber for men.
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Fiber is important in my personal diet because I’m diabetic. Adding fiber helps regulate my blood sugar levels and at times reduces my need medication.
I’m also a gastric bypass patient so I have to watch what food I eat because many things cause constipation. Fiber can absorb large amounts of water in the bowels, and this makes stools softer and easier to pass.
Annnd it helps keep me fuller longer which helps maintain a healthy weight or even help lose a couple pounds.
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Most Americans don’t. The average adult only eats 15 grams of dietary fiber per day.
How much fiber do you need?
According to an Institute of Medicine, Daily Fiber Intake formula is based on getting 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories.
– Women need 25 grams per day
– Men should get 38 grams per day
and you can have as much as you want it is so much better in the long run to keep it in our diet so that’s what my plans are to keep weight off and live a better life
I did not know until today how much I actually needed but always looking for ways to get more fiber,iron and protein in my diet
Today’s info is super informative. I am at work and popping in and out but I am sure going to read EVERY stitch of info and comments later. Thanks so much. Maybe I will get rid of this gut and feel great in the process!
Wow!! I didn’t realize exactly how much I’ve been falling short. I try very hard to eat fiber but apparently it hasn’t been enough. I’m going to have to try a bit harder.
I have never keep tract of how much fiber to eat but it is good to know because to much of a good thing can also be bad sometimes.
Rebecca,
You don’t need to keep track of how much fiber you eat! Just pick from the Fiber Rich foods and you’re on the road to success!
Legumes, carrots, greek yogurts, ancient grains like quinoa and chia – all is good to go!
I think I am going to try the Legumes, quinoa, and chia. Thanks 🙂
Here are some Grains you could eat and mix with all kinds of salads and recipes.
brown rice
buckwheat
bulgur
millet
oatmeal
quinoa
rolled oats
whole-grain barley
whole-grain corn
whole-grain sorghum
whole-grain triticale
whole oats
whole rye
whole wheat
wild rice
I love wild rice and brown rice. 🙂
thanks its good to know what to get to eat
Thanks for the info.its very informative and helpful
thanks for info
Good Morning Everyone!!!! The best thing about eating food with Fiber is your body needs it to keep your body working more natural. It cleans the digestive system and makes you feel so much better and gives you energy to go on through the day. Hope ya’ll have a GREAT rest of the day!!!!
Hi Maggie,
What are your favorite Foods and Recipes full of fiber?
you to Maggie have a great day
Hello and good morning Maggie 🙂
Good morning Fiber helps my body and I always make sure to have and helps me go to bathroom.
Good morning Neko 🙂
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