Fiber (TMD)

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Chapter 8 talks about protein, carbohydrates, saturated fats and fiber.

Fiber comes in two forms. Insoluble (cannot be broken down) while soluble (dissolves in water). Fiber is vital to the body because it promotes regular bowel movements, prevents constipation, increases the elimination of waster matter in the large intestine, and pressures the rectum muscles to loosen and expel waste without undue pressure on delicate rectal issues. 

I found the following very interesting...


Jordin S Rubin talks about bran fiber...you would think that bran was good for you - raisin bran and all of the other bran cereals...but I guess it is not. You would think that bran fiber from whole-grain wheat would help prevent colon cancer, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, and colonic polyps. He says that the truth is that bran fiber actually aggravates many of these conditions - it has a high amount of mineral-blocking phytates and phytates is the primary cause of intestinal disease and other diseases.

Low-carbohydrate and high fiber foods include:
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Celery
Lettuce
Berries and other small fruits and vegetables with edible skins
Mucilaginous fiber found in chia and flaxseeds

For me personally, it is very important for me and my digestive system to get as much fiber as possible. I eat fiber gummies - hopefully that isn't bad - I do try and eat what he suggests too.