Question 1

is it a good idea to be on a high fiber diet?

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Yes: But as with most things, don't overdo it. Your diet must contain protein and fatty acids, but high fiber will allow smooth passage of your food through your gastrointestinal system and absorption of some fats in food. Get the fiber naturally from fruits, vegetables, bean, nuts, and whole grains.

Question 2

anyone know what is a high fiber diet for those suffering from diverticulitus?

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Diverticulitis Diet: Diets of this purpose are to help with creating soft formed stools daily and prevent constipation.
A "diverticulitis diet"  doesn't treat or prevent diverticulitis. It is intended to give your intestine a chance to rest. 
A diverticulitis diet is typically recommended along with antibiotics for mild or uncomplicated cases of diverticulitis.These should managed under the care of your md.

Question 3

what are the benefits of a high fiber diet?

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Many benefits: I describe dietary fiber to be like eating microscopic sponges.  These "sponges" absorb water (keeping the stools soft, reducing constipation and reducing colon cancer), and absorb dietary fat (reducing cholesterol and triglycerides, thus reducing heart disease.).

Question 4

is it safe to lose weight by going on a high fiber diet?

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Yes: If  u replace your high caloric food with low caloric substitute and try to burn more calories, avoid medications which causes weight gain.

Question 5

is a high fiber diet and exercise good for losing weight?

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Yes: To lose weight you need to achieve negative caloric balance, i.E, burn more calories that you take in. High fiber diet and exercise should help.

Question 6

how does a high fiber diet compare to a regular but healthy diet?

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Same thing: A fiber-enriched diet is a healthy diet, as referenced to weight management, cholesterol management, and for GI health--e.g. 25grams daily of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and/or commercial fiber supplements.  I'm curious... What's your definition of a "regular but healthy diet" without fiber?

Question 7

will having a high fiber diet prevent diverticulitis and diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

To some degree: Fiber supplementation has been shown to reduce the likelihood of episodes of diverticulitis, but not completely prevent them.

Question 8

could a high fiber diet cause constant gas?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Any significant change in diet will alter gut flora which could produce excessive gas.

Question 9

is a high fiber diet beneficial for weight loss?

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Yes: To lose weight you need to get into negative caloric balance, i.e., burn more calories than you take in. High fiber diet and exercise will help.

Question 10

what are the best foods to eat for a high fiber diet & anemia?

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Normal diet.: Fiber is not needed to prevent anemia.  Most anemias are caused by iron deficiency, especially in young women.  Iron rich foods are red meat, dark green leafy vegetables, raisins and liver.  The other nturients needed are B12 (mainly animal products) and Folic Acid (vegetables, fruits, nuts, fortified cereals and grains).

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