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High Fiber Diet High Fiber Diet What is fiber? Fiber is a nutrient found in all plants and it is not digested by the body; it just goes through the digestive system, so it helps to clean it out. There are two (2) types of fiber • oluble fiber • nsoluble fiber Good reasons to follow a high-fiber diet . Fiber helps prevent constipation. 2. Fiber is good for the heart and blood circulation system as it may help lower blood cholesterol. . Fiber helps control blood sugar levels. . Fiber can also help with weight control. High Fiber Diet 2 When you follow a high fiber diet, increase the amount of fiber gradually. It takes a little time for your body to get used to the extra fiber. What to look for on food labels regarding fibers? Food labels are mared lie this • Source of Fiber: roduct with at least two (2) grams of fiber per serving. • High Source of Fiber: roduct with at least four () grams of fiber per serving. Increase fiber in your daily foods, by following the below guidelines: igher-fiber grain roducts • tart your day with a higherfiber breafast cereal. oo for cereals with ‘bran’ or ‘fiber’ or ‘whole’ in the name. • dd some fresh or dried fruits to your cereal, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, raisins and other fruits. • dd one () to two (2) tablespoons of unprocessed wheat bran to breafast cereals. • dd bran cereal or unprocessed wheat bran to muffins and pancaes. • witch to whole grain flour; at first, switch half the flour from white to whole wheat as this will help you get used to the difference in taste and teture. • witch to whole grain breads and pastas.
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