
Importance of Fiber
Here’s a great article by our soon to be registered nutritionist Anna Byrnes on the importance of fiber in your diet and how you can increase your intake. There are two types of fibers, soluble and insoluble, the gut needs to be working with both regularly in order to continue to function smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Fiber can be found in many sources; however, it is richest in unprocessed and homemade foods. The average American diet consists of about 15 grams of fiber per day, while it is recommended that we need 25 grams of fiber at a minimum to achieve a well-functioning GI (gastrointestinal) system. Fiber recommendations do not have an upper limit, while healthy ranges ....
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