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myLot reputation of 88/100. Kowgirl (1749)   ranked 1 out of 638 in diabetes3 months ago

I just read an article that said American only eat about half of the amount of fiber they should and this is the cause of so many of our diseases like diabetes, cancer and other diseases related to our digestive system. One report said that at one time doctors didn't think fiber had anything to do with our health because fiber has no nutrition. Now they have learned it has everything to do with maintaining a healthy body. Lack of fiber can cause hemorrhoids, irritable bowl syndrome, constipation, diverticula disease and many others. Most fiber gets removed from foods when being processed. A man needs 30 grams of fiber a day and womwen under 50 need 25 grams while women over 50 need 21 grams. Do you think you eat enough fiber?
Now that you know how important fiber is to stay healthy will you eat more?


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1. myLot reputation of 91/100. dumblnddzzy (7984)   ranked 65 out of 638 in diabetes   3 months ago

Wow!! Thanks for the info, I never knew it was that important to our health. Yes I will add more now that I know this..Lori

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. whywiki (2684)   ranked 598 out of 638 in diabetes   3 months ago

I get plenty of fibre and make sure hubby has his too. I make a high fibre shake for breakfast with hemp hearts and it keeps me healthy and as regular as can be.

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. cher913 (7160)   3 months ago

well i am sure most north americans do not eat what is the recommended food on the food guide (i know we have one and i am sure the us has one as well!) it says each person needs to have 5 servings of fruits and veggies and (honestly) i am lucky if i eat one or two...

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. littleowl (1393)   3 months ago

Hi Kowgirl-I have to be honest no I dont eat much fibre at all infact I dont eat that much at all-not cos I have a eating disorder I just can't be bothered with it- so answer to your question is I doubt very much I will eat anymore than what I do already! lol

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