Foods With Fiber - What Are Whole Grains?
November 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods
What foods are in the grain group? Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products. Foods with fiber include grains which are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain... Read More
Dietary Fiber - Best Sources
November 9, 2008 by admin
Filed under Dietary Fiber
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk includes all edible parts of plant foods that your body is unable to digest or absorb. When included in your diet, fiber promotes good gastrointestinal tract health, it also help reduce the risk of some chronic health problems such as hemorrhoids and diverticulosis. Â Different types of plants have... Read More
Psyllium for Constipation: Natural Herbal Laxative Remedy
November 4, 2008 by admin
Filed under Natural Laxatives, Psyllium
Psyllium is derived from the husks of the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, an herb most commonly grown in India. The seed husks are used to treat constipation, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea and other conditions. Although its main use is a laxative, it is considered to be dietary fiber. Unlike wheat bran and other fiber supplements,... Read More
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