Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 In a message dated 6/1/03 7:06:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, piecesofyou7@... writes: > . > just rememer, health is not a definite thing...health remedies vary from > person to person. one man's poison is another mans treasure sort of thing. Very well put......and good advice Thanks, Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2003 Report Share Posted June 3, 2003 I can't do any B vitamins either. They just don't agree with me. > to the person who mentioned they cannot take fiber b/c it bloats them > . > just rememer, health is not a definite thing...health remedies vary from > person to person. one man's poison is another mans treasure sort of thing. > psylliumn husk is not necessarily good for all people. i know it has never agreed > with me. > > i do'nt really have time to get into what i use instaed. i go to a > naturopathic doctor for the candida and constipationa and also to accupuncture > > i let them worry bout what i'm taking next > > anyway > good luck > emily > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 The Facts on Fiber by Vince Delmonte If you are trying to create a healthy diet for yourself, you cannot overlook the importance that fiber will play. The main benefits you¢ll receive from dietary fiber include improvements in the cardiovascular and digestive system along with providing a high degree of satiety. Unfortunately, in today¢s world of overconsumption of processed foods, a high fiber diet is hard to come by. Here are the top facts about fiber you need to know. Promotion Of A Healthy Digestive System Fiber¢s primary role in the body is going to be to help promote a healthy digestive system. It does this by helping to keep the intestines in proper working order and prevent the accumulation of cholesterol along the lining. Fiber And Weight Loss Women who are consuming high fiber diets on a regular basis generally maintain a much lower weight than those who don¢t, simply because they typically consume fewer total calories as a result. Because it takes fiber a long time to be digested by the body, this means you will stay feeling fuller longer than if you would have done without it. Since it is your end of the day total calorie intake that determines weight gain or weight loss, this is absolutely essential for weight loss. Getting Enough Fiber It¢s recommended, when it comes to being sure you are getting enough fiber in your diet, to try and average 14 grams per 1000 calories you eat. Most women will have diets consisting between 1500 and 2000 calories, depending on your body weight and activity levels, so that will translate to 21-28 grams of fiber total. Increase Your Intake Slowly Be sure that if you have not been eating much fiber in your diet at all in the past few months, increase your intake slowly. If you go from eating very little fiber a day to getting a very high dose, you will likely suffer from extreme digestive upset and will not feel well at all. Try and increase the consumption over the period of a few weeks to ease this process. Soluble Fiber Soluble fiber is the type that plays the more predominant role in the lowering of bad cholesterol levels and is fully broken down the by the body. Sources to try and aim to consume include oat bran, oatmeal, beans, peas, rice bran, barley, and fruits. Insoluble Fiber Insoluble fiber, on the other hand is not digested by the body and rather, helps to slow down gastric emptying, causing that increased satiety effect discussed above. This is what will provide the biggest benefit when it comes to weight control for you. Good sources of this type of fiber include whole-wheat breads, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, wheat bran, cabbage, beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and the skin of apples. So, be sure you do not overlook the importance of fiber in your diet. If you do get your consumption levels in line, you will most definitely notice a change in how you feel, and more than likely, a change in how you look as well. Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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