Fiber has been at the forefront lately for all its benefits, from treating and preventing constipation to lowering cholesterol and helping with weight loss. But there’s another, less frequently mentioned benefit: fiber can also prevent diverticulosis. Continue reading “Another Reason to Fill Up on Fiber”
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The more researchers study nutritional science, the more they come to realize that Mom really knew what she was talking about with regard to healthy eating. Here’s just a sampling of Mom’s nutritional wisdom. Continue reading “Mom Was Right!”
You’ve always known fiber was good for “regularity,” but did you know research also shows fiber can help protect against serious illness as well? Continue reading “Get Fit With Fiber”
Friendly Bacteria Are Health Pros
Right now, more than 1,000 different types of bacteria are making their home on your skin and in your body. While it sounds creepy, most of these bacteria are actually beneficial. But it’s critical to keep the balance in favor of the beneficial bacteria — called probiotics — rather than harmful bacteria. Continue reading “Fiber Facts and Probiotic Pluses”