Foods High in Fiber - Getting Daily
Fiber Naturally
Are you
suffering from Fiberitis - not knowing quite
where to place your Fiber Faith? Although
bombarded by bottles, tablets, wafers and
pills - there is a natural option.
Let's
begin by observing how fiber supplements
compare to natural dietary fiber:
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Symptoms
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Fiber
Supplements
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Natural
Dietary Fiber
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Bloating
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Gas
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Added
Expense
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Dependence
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Processing
Woes
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Choking
Risks
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Both fiber supplements and natural dietary
fiber create tiny explosions within the
body - in one form or another.
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Because fiber supplements must be purchased,
there is an added expense to the budget
- and many fiber supplements are as rich
in cost as they are in fibery benefits.
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Although most fiber supplements do not create
a dependency, an individual who takes them
on a regular basis is actually doing just
that: depending upon the supplement to perform
a job that can be naturally performed by
Mother Nature.
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Another thing to consider is that fiber
supplements must be processed by the body
and can be taxing on the digestive system
when compared with the processing of natural
fiber sources.
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Just reading the warnings on a fiber supplement
product can be alarming. One common warning
prescribes drinking at least 8 ounces of
water and standing or sitting for a number
of minutes to ensure that the product doesn't
become lodged inside the throat - thus presenting
a choking risk.
Daily
Recommend Fiber
The official recommendation
for dietary fiber is 25 - 30 grams per day.
Of course, that recommendation is actually
an example because fiber needs vary
from one individual to the next due to weight,
body composition, age and so forth.
The
table to the right of the screen lists foods
that are high in fiber content. Although
many fiber commercials leaves an individual
with the impression that they must munch
all day in order to intake sufficient dietary
fiber, the TRUTH is that one can EASILY
meet the daily fiber recommendation DELICIOUSLY
with the minimal of foods. As an example by
consuming the following, Jan has met her
daily fiber requirement naturally - and
yes, quite deliciously by enjoying foods
that contain nutrients that her body requires:
- 1/2
cup cook barley
- 1
cup of fresh blackberries
- 1
large apple
Wheat is Sweet When
it Comes to Fiber Content
When seeking natural
sources of dietary fiber, the following
food groups stand out:
- Grains
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Nuts
& Seeds
Although nuts reside
within the Protein Group, meats and eggs
tend to be lacking in notable dietary fiber
content.
In
Summary:
For concerns about fiber supplements vs
natural fiber, meet with your doctor as
there are cases in which an individual may
be prescribed a fiber supplement due to
dietary restraints and/or regularity issues.
However,
for most individuals - getting fiber from
natural sources is healthier, less taxing
on the budget and the body.
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