Question 1

does fiber block you up?

Accepted Answer

No: But it can make you feel bloated as if you were backed up (or blocked).

Question 2

is fiber actually that healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In addition to maintaining the health of the digestive tract, fiber also lowers the risk of colon and rectal cancers, lowers heart disease risk, and blunts development of diabetes. Further, fiber helps control the appetite making it easier maintain a desirable weight.

Question 3

why do i need fiber in my diet?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: Fiber in your diet serves many useful purposes.  First of all, it will lower your cholesterol by prevent your body from absorbing excess cholesterol from your GI tract.  Also, fiber moves any toxins through and out of your body.  It has been shown that the less contact time toxins have with the lining of the intestines, the lower the incidence of colon cancer. Fiber is good for colon health.

Question 4

in which foods i get more fiber?

Accepted Answer

Fruits & Vegetables: Legumes  (beans), fruits that you can eat the skin, and green vegitables have the highest content of fiber. Brown rice is another option to consider. Hope this helps.

Question 5

how can i add fiber to a cakemix?

Accepted Answer

Psyllium husk: One option is psyllium husk,which could impart a nutty flavor to your baking.

Question 6

how do i increase fiber in my diet?

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High fiber diet: Increasing servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grain products are helpful in increasing fiber in diet. Other things that can be added are fiber supplements and pills that are available over the counter.

Question 7

are there  high-fiber japanese foods?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Examples of high fiber japanese foods include: kanten, an aquatic fiber that expands in the belly and promotes fullness;  hijiki seaweed, which has a high calcium to magnesium ration (2:1); and konnyaku, which is considered a "free food" in that it provides high fiber and no calories.

Question 8

whats foods have the most fiber to eat?

Accepted Answer

High fiber foods: High fiber foods include raspberries, apple and pear (with peel), banana, orange, whole wheat spaghetti, barley, oat bran,  popcorn, brown rice, split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, sunflower seeds, almonds, cooked artichoke, peas, broccoli, turnip greens, brussel sprouts, corn and baked potato skin.  For full benefit, be sure to drink plenty of water with your high fiber diet!

Question 9

what does add the most fiber to my diet?

Accepted Answer

Plants: Adding more plants (fruits and veggies) will add fiber while helping add a substantial amount of other nutrients that are also healthy.

There are lots of palatable ways to do this, even if you don't like fruits and veggies. Do internet search for recipes you like, then look for ways to add fruits & veggies to them.

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Question 10

what happens if i don't eat enough fibers?

Accepted Answer

Poor colon health: Short-term, fiber (along with plenty of fluids) helps you have regular bowel movements.  This avoids constipation, pain with defecation, and explosive diarrhea caused by changes in diet.  Long-term, fiber decreases your colon's exposure to toxins found in food (such as nitrites).  Less exposure decreases your risk of colon cancer.

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