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chelsea8611
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Posted: 10 Feb 2009 12:47 am |
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Long heralded as part of a healthy diet, fiber appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, and constipation. Despite what many people may think, however, fiber probably has little, if any effect on colon cancer risk.
In the United States, coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. This disease is characterized by a buildup of cholesterol-filled plaque in the coronary arteries?óÔé¼ÔÇØthe arteries that feed the heart. This causes them to become hard and narrow, a process referred to as atherosclerosis. Total blockage of a coronary artery produces a heart attack.
High intake of dietary fiber has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease in a number of large studies that followed people for many years. In a Harvard study of over 40,000 male health professionals, researchers found that a high total dietary fiber intake was linked to a 40 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, compared to a low fiber intake. Cereal fiber, which is found in grains, seemed particularly beneficial. A related Harvard study of female nurses produced quite similar findings.
Fiber intake has also been linked with the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of factors that increases the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. These factors include high blood pressure, high insulin levels, excess weight (especially around the abdomen), high levels of triglycerides, the body's main fat-carrying particle, and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Several studies suggest that higher intake of cereal fiber and whole grains may somehow ward off this increasingly common syndrome.
Fiber and Constipation
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States and is of particular concern to the elderly.
The good news is that the gastrointestinal tract is highly sensitive to dietary fiber, and consumption of fiber seems to relieve and prevent constipation.
The fiber in wheat bran and oat bran seems to be more effective than similar amounts of fiber from fruits and vegetables. Experts recommend increasing fiber intake gradually rather than suddenly. As fiber intake is increased, the intake of beverages should also be increased, since fiber absorbs water.Last edited on 10 Feb 2009 02:09 pm by
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wadoryu1
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Posted: 10 Feb 2009 08:54 am |
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| I have nothing but good things to say about fiber. When I began trying to lose weight, I followed a high protein, low carb diet, along with weight training and cardio up to 7 days a week. I came to a plateau for a good month and that's when somebody told me to increase my fiber intake and do less cardio. I laughed and thought, add calories and do very little cardio? Yeah right! I began adding oatmeal twice daily to my diet and cut cardio out almost completely and the weight just starting melting off. I've heard of many success stories thanks to increase in fiber. I believe it's not promoted nearly enough when it comes to weight loss. I aim for a minimum of 50gms daily and my bodyfat % is currently at 13.5% and I've lost over 65lbs in less than two years and I a lot of it to fiber. However, what works for one person may not work for another.
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cportwine
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Posted: 11 Feb 2009 06:11 pm |
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I follow a high fiber diet and I also take fiber supplements. I have high cholesterol. So, for three months I did this and my cholesterol did not change. But, if I stuck to fish and turkey and got rid of the red meats. I lowered my cholesterol.
Now, that is just me. But, I do still try to follow the high fiber thing even though it doesn't seem to help my cholesterol. It really helps me stay regular and I think it aids in lowering my cholesterol along with helping my diet out.
I think fiber is great!
Ok, now I have got to say this also. Be careful with taking in to much fiber. It can make you dehydrated. Not a fun experience, trust me. But, if you are taking in most of your fiber in food form, then you probably won't have that problem.
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chicko
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Posted: 14 Feb 2009 02:07 pm |
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| i was never a fan of fiber.. i know it has good effect on bowel movement and cleans stomach,but i never really liked the taste.
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OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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Posted: 15 Feb 2009 08:57 pm |
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| Chicko there's a lot of different kinds of fiber supplements out there and some taste better than others. My favorite is the phyllium orange husk fiber, but metamucil makes a no taste fiber that you can add to water.
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Posted: 9 Dec 2010 01:23 am |
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Fiber refers to a group of substances that include plant polysaccharides and lignin that are resistant to the digestive enzymes. They consist of the structural components of plant cell walls, primarily cellulose, hemicellulose pectins and lignin. Cellulose is the main structural component of plant cell walls, hemicellulose consists of polymers of nonglucose sugars and lignan is a non-carbohydrate cell wall material that is highly resistant to degradation. Some fiber does undergo degradation by bacteria in the colon (large intestine).
A high fiber diet affects most segments of the digestive system. It increases the chewing time, which results in increased salivary and gastric juice flow. This subsequently decreases dental plaques and decay, satisfies the appetite more quickly and as a result reduces calory intake (a high fiber diet is a natural way to feel full sooner which can lead to weight loss).
The rate at which your stomach emptys and the rates of digestion and absorption are also affected by a high fiber diet. Guar gum and pectins increase the viscosity (thickness) of the partially digested food and decrease stomach emptying, although particulate fibers such as wheat bran promote more rapid stomach emptying.
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Posted: 14 Feb 2011 02:07 am |
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nice sharing, thanks
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Posted: 5 Mar 2011 02:21 am |
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Lacking adequate amount of fiber in your diet may cause a painful condition which is called fecal impaction. Fecal impaction which is often followed by extended periods of constipation is a mass of hard and dry stool, which can?óÔé¼Ôäót be forced down by a normal way of bowel movement. This will be experienced frequently once your consumption of dietary fiber is inadequate. Most laxatives are concentrated sources of fiber. Laxatives are used to treat fecal impaction and constipation.
Here are some foods which are great sources of fiber; fresh fruit and vegetables, cooked dried peas and beans and oat bran. Some of the processed fiber foods are high in salt, fat and sugar content, that is why you should be careful in consuming false pretenses fiber products.
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oliviaarachnids
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Posted: 7 Apr 2011 12:27 am |
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Yes, eating foods containing high fiber is really a great help to us. IT will not just help you lose weight, but will improve your health also. Cheers for fibers!
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stevedav
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Posted: 12 May 2011 02:33 am |
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| A high fiber diet sways most segments of the digestive system. It rises the masticating time, which outcomes in expanded salivary and gastric juice extract flow. This subsequently declines dental plaques and breakdown, persuades the appetite more rapidly and as a outcome decreases calory intake (a high fiber diet is a natural way to seem full earlier which can lead to heaviness loss).
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barefoot
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Posted: 16 May 2011 08:52 pm |
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In my opinion Fiber35 diet is the best diet out there !
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martinsphinx
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Posted: 27 May 2011 10:10 am |
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Eating more fiber is really great and has a positive effects to our body especially to those who want to lose weight. It is very effective. I always maintain taking fruits which contains high fibers and I always feel so good.
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