Confused by fiber? Well, you’re not alone. Most people are. But you don’t have to know all the ins and outs of fiber to get benefit from it. When you eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, you usually get most of the fiber you’ll need, which means you’ll also be lowering your risk of diabetes, heart disease, diverticulitis, and constipation. Not a bad package deal.
Officially, fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest. Most adult women should shoot for over 20 grams of fiber a day; men should shoot for over 30 grams. Great sources are whole fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and breakfast cereals, and all manner of beans.
The benefits of fiber are PROFOUND. Listen to this audio, it’s worth the beginning transitions.
Happy chewing.
