Tag: insoluble fiber
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Feeling Fuller With Fiber
Read moreApril is IBS Awareness Month and a great time to take a look at how much fiber is in your diet. It’s estimated that the average adult eats only 15 grams of dietary fiber per day. How much fiber do you need?
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Taming the Tummy
Read moreApril is IBS Awareness Month. It’s estimated that 9-23% of the world’s population has IBS, yet many are undiagnosed. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder within the intestines that causes abdominal pain and discomfort. The pain may occur on its own, or it can be accompanied by constipation, diarrhea and bloating.
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Apples Are a Top Health Pick
Read moreCrunch on this: Apples are a major source of disease-fighting nutrition neatly packaged in a delicious, easily portable, portion-controlled fruit. It turns out “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is based in fact. Science shows apples’ multiple health benefits — from your brain to your bowels.
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Get Fit With Fiber
Read moreYou’ve always known fiber was good for “regularity,” but did you know research also shows fiber can help protect against serious illness as well?
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Consistent Exercise Protects Your Colon — and Your Life
Read moreJust in time to help you renew your commitment to getting more active this year, new studies underscore the benefits of regular exercise — especially related to colon cancer.