Question 1

why is  lettuce good for you ?

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Many good nutrients: Lettuce is low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals , fiber ; phytonutrients ; has a surprising amount of protein. Romaine ; red lettuces are healthiest. I strongly advise choosing organic when possible as conventional lettuce often has high pesticide residues. See http://www.Care2.Com/greenliving/10-powerful-advantages-of-eating-lettuce.Html ;
http://www.Nutrition-and-you.Com/lettuce.Html.

Question 2

is fiber good for you?

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Most are..: Many of the otc fibers are quite good/healthy--metamucil, fibercon, benefiber etc..Are actually healthy and can be consumed daily--for life. They even have modest effect on lowering cholesterol and blood pressure in addition to help keeping you regular. So, if you can, have some daily. Other sources of good fibers as in the picture here. Stay healthy. Good luck.

Question 3

which foods are rich in fiber?

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Top Fiber Foods: Here are some ideas:
-deep green, leafy vegetables: spinach, kale, broccoli, etc
-beans are a rich source of fiber: navy beans, lima beans, lentils, garbanzo, split peas, etc
-whole grains including oats, bran, buckwheat, millet, rye, popcorn, wild rice, amaranth, and others
-all berries are high fiber fruits because of their many seeds.
-vegetable: artichoke, parsnips, sweet potato, 
pumpkin.

Question 4

is fiber actually that healthy?

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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 5

which food has the mostest fiber?

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You decide: It depends on how your measure, fiber per gram, fiber per calorie. Consult these two sites and decide for yourself.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-foods/nu00582
http://www.Wehealnewyork.Org/healthinfo/dietaryfiber/fibercontentchart.Html.

Question 6

are there  high-fiber japanese foods?

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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 7

is insoluble fiber bad for diverculosis?

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No: Keep eating your fiber and stay well hydrated.

Question 8

is yam a fiber food?

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Not particularly: See this site for a list of high fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-foods/nu00582.

Question 9

does celery have fiber?

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Yes: Celery is a good source of insoluble fiber.

Question 10

is fiber a form of nutrient?

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Fiber: Yes fiber is a source of nutrient and is a natural part of unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains.  Eating these foods will add natural fiber to your diet.

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