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Home -> Shop By Store -> FiberFiberWhat is fiber?Fiber Defends against harmful organisms. Proven weight loss aid. Doctors have long known about the positive benefits that fiber holds, especially its reputation in promoting healthy digestion. Unfortunately, modern industry removes some or all of the fiber in our foods. As a result, various gastrointestinal disorders — including diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and hypoglycemia — are increasing dramatically. What does Fiber do? Fiber reduces the risk of colon cancer. Dietary fiber comes from the thick cell wall of plants. Fiber is an indigestible complex carbohydrate. Fiber lowers cholesterol. Fiber has a cholesterol-lowering effect, but the degree of cholesterol reduction in many studies was quite modest.Diets higher in fiber (mostly unrelated to cholesterol levels) have been reported to correlate better with protection against heart disease in both men and women. Fibers can also lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, and some researchers find that increasing fiber decreases the body’s need for insulin,a good sign for diabetics. Fiber softens stool, which helps move it through the intestinal tract in less time. For this reason, fiber is partially effective as a treatment for constipation. The reduction in "transit time" has also been thought to partially explain the link between a high fiber diet and a reduced risk of colon cancer as found in some studies, though anticancer effects unrelated to "transit time" have also been reported. Fiber also fills the stomach, reducing appetite. In theory, fiber should therefore reduce eating, leading to weight loss. Why to use Fiber? Soluble fiber is the key to preventing the abdominal spasms and bowel dysfunction of IBS. This is true not just for soluble fiber foods but supplements as well. Most people who consume a typical Western diet are fiber-deficient. Eating white flour, white rice, and fruit juice (as opposed to whole fruit) all contribute to this problem. Many so-called whole wheat products contain mostly white flour. Read labels and avoid “flour” and “unbleached flour,” both of which are simply white flour. Junk food is also fiber depleted. The diseases listed above are more likely to occur with low-fiber diets. |
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