Fiber
Fiber: A Special Kind of Carbohydrate
Adequate dietary fiber is essential for regularity. But fiber also performs an important role in helping moderate swings in blood sugar levels.
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Learn About the Two Types of Fiber: Soluble and Insoluble
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: You can’t get too much fiber. Our Paleolithic ancestors consumed between 50-100 grams a day. The National Cancer Institute recommend between 25-35 grams a day; for adults under 50 and the Institute of Medicine suggests a minimum of 38 grams a day for men and 25 for women. Do you know what the average American gets? Eight to eleven paltry grams a day.
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Vegetable Superstars
Full of fiber and phytonutrients, veggies are one of the best sources of carbohydrates. Not only do veggies offer wondrous variety in taste and texture, but their virtues are also firmly grounded in scientific research. If you choose the right ones, vegetables are high-powered nutrient packages.
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Fiber: A Special Kind of Carbohydrate
Perhaps your grandmother called it roughage; physicians call it bulk. No matter what it’s called, dietary fiber traditionally used for relieving constipation is an important consideration when changing the way you eat to a lifetime of healthy eating.
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Start Your Day with Fiber
On the excitement scale, you might think reading about fiber is right up there with watching paint dry. But don’t turn that virtual page—learning more about this nutritional superhero could change your life. And what better time to start thinking about fiber than the first meal of the day?
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Want to Extend Life?
Getting the most from your calories by choosing nutrient dense foods high in protein, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats is a great health strategy, no matter what your goals.
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Supporting Your Gallbladder with Supplements
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The Atkins Advantage™: How the Atkins Principles Give You the Edge
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Eating for Energy
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Inulin - a soluble fiber - has a growing reputation for health benefits
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Keep on Track with Healthy Snacks
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