Health Tip: Finding Fiber in Your Diet
Fiber should be an important part of every diet. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, dietary fiber can help prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and even some types of cancer.
The academy offers this list of fiber-rich foods:
* Fruits like apples, oranges, berries, prunes, figs and pears.
* Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, peas, carrots and beans.
* Whole grains like bran muffins, oatmeal, brown rice, popcorn, whole wheat bread and multigrain cereals.
* Added wheat bran to foods like applesauce, oatmeal, and cooked cereals.
Health Tip: Considering Low-Carb?
Low-carbohydrate diets are rich in proteins (such as meats) and low in carbohydrates (such as breads and pastas).
Because of the limited food choices offered by these plans, some people on a low-carb diet may need to take a multivitamin and a fiber supplement to get needed nutrients, says the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Before starting any diet, the AAFP recommends talking to your doctor. A low-carb diet may not be a good idea for people with diabetes, kidney stones, high cholesterol, or women who are pregnant.
1 comment:
This is very good advice:
"Because of the limited food choices offered by these plans, some people on a low-carb diet may need to take a multivitamin and a fiber supplement to get needed nutrients, says the American Academy of Family Physicians."
I keep trying low-carb diets, but they often cause constipation because of the lack of fiber, and perhaps because I don't always get enough water. I'm trying again, but this time I'm really making an effort to get lots and lots of fiber.
Your blog is packed with lots of good information. Thanks.
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