High Fiber Foods

High fiber foods have been medically proven to offer multiple benefits.

First and foremost, high fiber foods are enormously beneficial for both intestines and the cardiovascular system. Foods and supplements high in fiber help move food through the intestinal track in a safe and timely manner. In this process, the risk for intestinal cancer is dramatically reduced. Symptoms from other intestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and other digestive problems may be alleviated as well. Foods that are high in fiber also absorb "bad" cholesterol, which might otherwise be lodged in the body as arterial deposits, and lead to heart attack and other cardiovascular conditions.

Further, high fiber foods can help people manage their weight in a safe and effective way. Fiber-rich foods make you feel full longer, and as a result, hunger pangs and desires for easy, non-nutritious snacks are reduced. There is also evidence that high fiber foods help control glucose levels, which is obviously beneficial for diabetics, and also for those who have obesity problems stemming from sugar rush/crash cycles.

Beyond weight management, there may be other cosmetic pay-offs as well. A body clean of internal impurities is often reflected in clear, radiant skin and shining, healthy hair. And, for people that suffer from pronounced body odor as a result of internal blockage, people that regularly eat high fiber foods may discover that their perspiration and sweat may, in time, have a more natural, less offensive odor.
by Blaire Chandler-Wilcox
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High Fiber Health