The Importance of Dietary Fiber in a Person's Diet

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The Importance of Dietary Fiber in a Person's Diet More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Gordon FYKES | permalink
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Although your body cannot digest fiber, the complex carbohydrate promotes good health in several ways. To reap these benefits, consume the recommended 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories you ...

For further reading: http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/importance-dietary-fiber-persons-diet-17069.html ^[1]

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Why is Fiber Good For You? The Crunchy Truth More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Kalyan Subramanian | permalink
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Fiber is indigestible material found in foods. Studies show that fiber has various health benefits, including weight loss and improved digestive health.

For further reading: http://authoritynutrition.com/why-is-fiber-good-for-you/ ^[2]

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Fibre in food - Better Health Channel More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Edwin Henderson | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/fibre_in_food ^[3]

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Why Is Fiber Important in Digestive Health? More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Doug amp Patti Botts | permalink
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You know you're supposed to eat lots of fiber — but why? And can you get too much of a good thing?

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/experts-why-is-fiber-important.aspx ^[4]

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9 Health Benefits of Fiber You May Not Know More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by B Sc Manders | permalink
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Fiber can help control your blood sugar levels, improve skin health, lower hemorrhoid risk, and provide relief from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Tags: fiber rich foods, benefits of fiber, soluble fiber

For further reading: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/25/9-fiber-health-benefits.aspx ^[5]

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How Fiber Protects Your Heart More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Pspninja | permalink
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How dietary fiber protects heart health and helps lower cholesterol.
Tags: fiber, cholesterol, heart, protects, heart disease, weight

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/diet/fiber-health-benefits-11/fiber-heart ^[6]

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1. http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/importance-dietary-fiber-persons-diet-17069.html

2. http://authoritynutrition.com/why-is-fiber-good-for-you/

3. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/fibre_in_food

4. http://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/experts-why-is-fiber-important.aspx

5. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/25/9-fiber-health-benefits.aspx

6. http://www.webmd.com/diet/fiber-health-benefits-11/fiber-heart