We all know that Americans don’t get enough fiber in their diets. From the recommended 20-35 grams, Americans only get about 12-15 grams daily. But why is it important to get more fiber in our lives?
Fiber is the most abundant organic molecule on earth, and is a non-starch polysaccharide ( a long chain of carbon and is a complex form of carbohydrates). You can find fiber in bran, whole wheat flour, strawberries, blackberries, broccoli, and other plants and beans.
The consumption of fiber is linked to lower occurrences of hypertension, diabetes, intestinal disorders, some cancers, and even obesity! Fiber is essential to your gastrointestinal health because it decreases the length of time cancer-causing materials stay in the intestines and inhibits the activity of harmful materials. In less developed nations, fiber consumption is between 40-100 grams each day, and there is significantly less occurrences of “Western” diseases such as obesity.
Like other nutrients, it’s best to get your fiber from REAL food. Add foods high in fiber and you will see a positive difference in the way you feel and your energy level.
thankfully I love nature’s scrub brush (broccoli) as my hubby seems to get all his fiber from the FIBER1 box.
*sigh*
what can ya do but lead by FIBERxample?
Apples! Lots and lots of apples. Much fiber love.
I love broccoli too! When I was little, I used to pretend I was a giant eating the forest whenever we had broccoli!
I also love apples and need to buy some more soon
So how do you get Joe or Joanne Average to eat their fiber?
At least MizFit’s man eats his Fiber1.
I used to have a client that thought the lettuce on this daily 12″ subway sub was more than enough fiber to keep the plumbing running smooth.
I am not kidding.
Damn that Jarred.
I got him started by gradually adding in some soluble fiber as well as the PGX/glucommon supplement. Now he is eating tons of veggies and has kicked the Subway habit.
That’s funny. The miseducation of Americans regarding food has led to, well, what McBloggenstein blogs about. Good work at converting him away from the dark side.