How to Use High Fiber Diets

High fiber diets are a great way to improve health and can be easy to implement. There are many foods on the market that are high in fiber that actually taste good. Many people think high fiber foods are yukky for lack of a better word. While it's true that some are it's also true some aren't.

Instructions

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  To eat high fiber diets you need to do it on purpose. Many foods these days do not have enough fiber in them, but the good news is that this is an easy fix. For example, if you don't like the taste of high fiber cereal create your own by adding raisins, nuts and fruit.

  Add fiber slowly to your diet, especially if you've been eating a low fiber diet. This way your body has a chance to adjust and you can avoid excessive gas and bloating. It will not cause pain, but can give a feeling of discomfort.

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  Use high fiber diets for weight loss. High fiber foods have a way of making you feel full longer, so you don't get hungry as fast. As a result, you eat less and lose weight. In addition, high fiber foods have fewer calories than the same amount of low fiber foods.

  Use high fiber diets to reduce your risk of digestion disorders and diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome. Fiber rich foods can also help manage other digestive issues like diverticulosis and hemorrhoids.

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  Get a healthy heart by eating a high fiber diet. It works like this, when fiber goes through your system it picks up fats and bile to carry them out of the body rather than through the bloodstream. This helps keep your cholesterol levels down thus improving cardiovascular health. For those of you who want a healthy heart this is an easy way to get one.

  In addition, you can prevent type 2 diabetes by eating a diet high in fiber. Fiber rich foods help slow down carb absorption and improve blood sugar levels. However, you do need to eat 35-50 grams of fiber a day, which can be a challenge for some. Many people only consume 15-20 grams a day.

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  As you can see the benefits of high fiber diets are many. However, there may be a couple of situations in which you should eat a low fiber diet. Two examples of this is when you have diarrhea and cramping or after surgery. If this were to occur follow the directions of your doctor.