So...what is dietary fiber? Where does it come from? What can it do for me? What are it's health benefits? How much fiber do I need per day? In this blog, we will attempt to answer all of these questions and offer more information about the benefits of fiber. We will also include reviews and consumer reports. Check back often! Read more..

    

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Dietary Fiber | Fiber in Foods | How Much Fiber?


High Fiber Oatmeal

A great and easy way to add more fiber to your diet!

Quaker Oats has recently introduced Quaker Instant Oatmeal High Fiber to the store shelves.  This high fiber oatmeal provides you with 40% of the recommended daily value of fiber and makes a terrific addition to any healthy diet.  It’s available in two delicious flavors, Cinnamon Swirl and Maple & Brown Sugar.  Definitely give it a try if you are looking to get healthier and add fiber to your diet.  It is also a great alternative to a high fiber cereal.

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Lowering Cholesterol | Fiber and Cholesterol

Studies have proven that there is definitely a relationship between cholesterol and fiber in the diet. If you are looking for ways to lower your cholesterol then you should definitely consider increasing the fiber in your diet (if your cholesterol is being monitored by a doctor you should probably let your doctor know about any changes in your diet). The best fiber to lower blood cholesterol is soluble fiberAccording to the Mayo Clinic, (continue your reading )

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