Research Suggests , High Fiber Diets , Come With Myriad of Health Benefits.<br />NPR reports that a recent review of studies on fiber-rich <br />diets found links to lower risk for major health problems <br />like obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.<br />Fiber provides fuel for trillions of microbes <br />that live in the gut, producing chemical <br />messengers that influence health.<br />The U.S. government's dietary guidelines suggest <br />eating 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories. .<br />However, NPR reports that only about 9% of women <br />and 3% of men meet those daily recommendations.<br />According to researchers, the best source <br />of fiber is from a number of plant-based foods, <br />like whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts.<br />Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus, <br />brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source <br />of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.<br />Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus, <br />brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source <br />of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.<br />Foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, pears, asparagus, <br />brown rice and pumpkin seeds are not only a good source <br />of fiber, but also vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.<br />Salads can be another good source <br />of fiber if iceberg lettuce is <br />substituted with cabbage or kale.<br />NPR recommends taking small steps to introduce <br />more fiber into your diet in order to give the <br />gastrointestinal tract time to adjust.<br />As your daily intake of fiber <br />is increased, keep track of how <br />different high-fiber foods affect you. .<br />At the same time, it is very important to drink plenty of <br />water, which will help fiber move through your system and <br />prevent it from hardening, causing gas and constipation.
