Posts Tagged ‘increase fiber intake’

Benefits of Soluble and Insoluble Fiber

Eating enough insoluble fiber and soluble fibers is important for overall digestive health because they work together to prevent problems and to keep things moving smoothly
Insoluble fiber foods, such as whole wheat bread and the skin of apples, should be consumed regularly to prevent colon cancer and constipation
Soluble fiber foods, such as oat bran and carrots, can even help lower your LDL cholesterol levels

Healthy Menu

13 Apr 2009

Body Detoxification

Body detoxification is when the body uses its excretory system to rid of any additional waste and toxins in the body
Benefits of body detoxification include: improving poor circulation, improving energy levels, reducing body’s water retaining ability, reducing premenstrual symptoms and creating clearer/healthier skin
Advice to improve poor circulation: begin slowly, increase fluid intake, increase fiber intake and activity levels
What to avoid during detox process: caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, saturated fat, sugar and foods that are difficult to digest

Blood Circulation

12 Dec 2008

Most people don’t know it, but they’re not meeting their daily fiber needs and really should increase fiber intake
Insoluble fiber helps promote healthy digestion and regularity
Insoluble fiber foods include Brazil nuts, brown rice and peanuts

Nutritious Food

30 Sep 2008