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By Suzanne VanDeGrift Health Researcher/Writer

23 February 2009
This article has been viewed 661 times.

HTML clipboardA diet high in fiber has been primarily associated with preventing or relieving constipation. But, the health benefits of increasing your fiber does a whole lot more. There have been many conditions identified through research that improve with the introduction of increased fiber in ones diet, and more research is being done all the time.

One of the things that makes fiber so fantastic is where it comes from. It's the parts of the plant foods that we eat that our body doesn't digest or absorb. This makes it a perfect food for helping with weight control. There's a lot of bulk with high fiber foods. They help you feel full and control the hunger pangs. To aid in weight control and rid the body of waste, incorporate a natural plant laxative to keep the bowels regular. One that uses an herbal formula of senna leaves and pods, cascara sagrada, capsicum, and fennel seed.

There are two types of fiber, soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber will dissolve in water. Insoluble fiber won't dissolve, it's the type of fiber that increases bulk in the intestinal tract and can aid people who suffer with constipation. Some quality insoluble fiber foods are whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, rye, brown rice, nuts, seeds, and many vegetables. When soluble fiber dissolves, it forms a gel-like substance. Some of the best sources of soluble fiber can be found in beans, fruits, oats, and peas. Soluble fiber aids in reducing cholesterol levels and also helps keep blood-sugar levels stable. A balance of both types is important.

To supplement your fiber, keep on hand an herbal formula that is beneficial if you eat animal and dairy products. Ones that contain natural cholesterol. Select a formula with nature's ingredients of guggal gum, calamus, gynostemma, devil's claw, fenugreek, apple fiber, glucommanon, alfalfa, cayenne, green tea, and yunnan toucha. This will help ensure your cholesterol levels will remain at the proper levels.

The risk of some digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease can be reduced by increasing the fiber in your diet. A fiber rich diet can also lower the risk of developing hemorrhoids. Some studies have shown that fiber can even help restrict the body's absorption of sugars and fats, which makes it an ideal substance for diabetics. Some researchers state studies have shown high-fiber foods may reduce the risk of certain cancers, such as colon, breast, ovarian and uterine cancer. Since the soluble fiber reduces cholesterol, it has also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Combining a diet rich in high-fiber foods with quality herbal supplements will keep your body healthy and well maintained. Most experts agree that we should be consuming anywhere from 25 to 40 grams of fiber a day. Unfortunately, the average person consumes considerably less than that. Most people are lucky if they manage to get 15 grams a day. If you add a high quality herbal supplement rich in natural fiber to your diet, it will boost your daily intake to get you closer to the recommended dosage. Choose a formula with the best ingredients, such as black walnut, irish moss, guar gum, acacia gum, fennel seed, apple fiber, slippery elm bark, pamita, musta, and bilwa.

Author: Suzanne VanDeGrift Health Researcher/Writer

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