The Surprising Secrets of High Fiber Foods

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An estimated 95% of American adults and children don’t meet the recommended daily fiber intake. In America, the average daily fiber intake is estimated to be 16.2 grams . Fortunately, increasing your fiber intake is relatively easy — simply integrate high fiber foods into your diet. Fiber is a blanket term that applies to any type of carbohydrate that your body can’t digest. The fact your body doesn’t use fiber for fuel doesn’t make it less valuable to your overall health. Dietary fiber can offer the following benefits when you consume it: Reducing cholesterol. Fiber’s presence in the digestive tract can help reduce the body’s cholesterol absorption. This is especially true if you take...

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