Question 1

is it bad to eat bran at night before bedtime?

Accepted Answer

I dont think so: Eat moderate amounts and ingest plenty of water.You should be fine:).

Question 2

is it  good to eat raw bran? i mean 1-2 tablespoons daily?

Accepted Answer

Bran: Is good for you.  As long as you can tolerate the raw bran. You can eat it

Question 3

how much raisin bran should i eat per serving?

Accepted Answer

Depends on lifestyle: One serving of raisin bran (1 cup) is 190 calories. The average 50 year old male should consume about 2, 200 calories per day. Based on how active you are and what you plan to eat for the rest of the day, this information can help you decide whether to eat more or less than a cup.

Question 4

how quickly do bran tumors develope serious symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Serious symptoms from a brain tumor depend upon the location in the brain and the rate of tumor growth.  There are parts of the brain where a tumor can grow to a large size with few symptoms and others where a small tumor can cause profound symptoms.

Question 5

help please! is eating a bran muffin bad for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Where is the protein: Eating a bran muffin as part of a balanced meal and diet is not bad.  It is predominantly carbohydrate, with little protein.  A well balanced diet is the healthiest.  Only carbohydrates may leave you tire in the morning.

Question 6

i went to the neurologist and he found a cist on my bran, he said it was nothing to worry about, is that true or should i seek second opinion?

Accepted Answer

If arachnoid: Cyst, nothing to worry about if it is not resulting in symptoms.

Question 7

is all bran a healthy cereal for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

All Bran is all good: All Bran is a good low calorie, high fiber choice for breakfast.  May have too much fiber for some people, in fact.  I recommend mixing it with other breakfast cereals to add fiber without a large amount of calories.

Question 8

what's the difference between bran and fiber?

Accepted Answer

Basically, same : There are 2 types of fiber:soluble and insoluble. Both are important for health, digestion, & preventing diseases.
Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during digestion. This slows digestion. Soluble fiber is in oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, & some fruits/vegetables. Insoluble fiber is found in foods like wheat bran, vegetables, & whole grain. It adds bulk 2 stool.

Question 9

is cracklin oat bran as healthy as all bran for regularity?

Accepted Answer

Cracklin oat bran: IF Cracklin Oat Bran is the name of a boxed cereal it likely contains lots of chemicals such as additives, preservatives, sugar, etc.  Thus, it is not good for you.  Far better to consume bran flakes.  You can put some cinnamon on them for flavor, which is also good for balancing blood sugar.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

can consuming bran cereal reduce constipation?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Any fiber source can help constipation proivided you are drinking adequate fluids with it. If you are lacking in fluids and overdose on fiber it can make the constipation worse. Fiber is important but too much of a good thing is not always better.

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Is all bran a healthy cereal for breakfast?

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