Do You Really Need Fiber?

Sometimes you will be sitting on the toilet way too long. Unfortunately it's a little too late to get your fiber in. And you struggle with constipation. In fact, approximately million people in the United States have some degree of. As a result, we visit the doctor 2.5 million times and spend over $400 million dollars on laxatives annually. In addition, at least 75% of elderly hospitalized patients and nursing home residents use laxatives for bowel regulation.

If you are like most American adults, we usually only get around 12 grams of fiber per day, which is far short of the U.S. governments adequate intake of 25 grams for 18 to 50 year old women and 38 grams for 18 to 50 year old men. For over 50, 21 grams for women and 30 grams for men. Always check with your healthcare team to review your fiber needs.

While a diet high in fiber is a mix of fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, nuts, seeds, grains, and whole-grain products. Many people get their fiber with supplements such as Metamucil, Citrucel, and Fibercon. However they contain only a single fiber type and may contain artificial colors and flavors. In addition they do not provide any additional vitamins or minerals. Another popular fiber supplement powder is Benefiber, which uses wheat dextrin.

Shakeology Boost uses multiple fibers such as Inulin from chicory root, Konjac Fiber, Psylium Seed Husk, and Apple Fiber, which creates a blend that improves the way the body, uses the fiber.

Another type of fiber supplement is in a form of a liquid, which is FiberStat. FiberStat uses 2 types of fiber that include Polydextrose a soluble dietary fiber, and Prune Juice Concentrate.

Both Shakeology Boost and Fiberstat contain other vitamins and minerals. Also, both include Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) which is a natural prebiotic sweetener that stimulates the supply of good bacteria in the intestinal tract, which helps increase overall digestive health.

What does fiber do? Fiber does many things such as;

• Improve digestion
• Promote regularity
• Inhibits the absorption of dietary cholesterol which may lower your cholesterol levels
• Inhibits the absorption of toxins in the blood stream.
• Slows the absorption of glucose so that you do not feel a sugar spike
• Feel fuller faster and longer, so you may eat less.

Not enough fiber in your diet can lead to;

• Constipation
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Colon cancer
• Hemorrhoids
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Gall Stones

Many of us live a go go go lifestyle, and eating right and healthy can be tough to do. Therefore a fiber supplement can enhance the fiber content in the meals you eat. With home cooked meals, you always know what you are adding to your food.

Stay healthy and regular!

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