If you’ve been told to eat more fiber and are unsure how much is too much, here’s the answer. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends the following:

Fiber helps you stay regular, fills you up, and helps you lose weight. However, most Americans eat just 12 grams a day and that’s not enough fiber according to experts. They suggest Americans eat 25 grams of fiber daily. It’s also best to get fiber from food sources rather than from supplements, although you can take [...]

If you’re suffering from constipation or are worried about your colon health, you need to know bowel habits vary from person to person. Some people have bowel movements several times a day, and some people go without one for several days. Doctors claim what is more important than whether you’re having a bowel movement every [...]

Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy, and although you can live without them, they benefit your body in many ways. They regulate protein, promote body tissue growth, enhance the immune system, lubricate joints, and control fat metabolism. Carbohydrates are also important because they provide vitamins and minerals needed for total physical health. However, carbohydrates can also make you [...]

Fiber is a good source of nutrition and necessary to natural health. Fiber can be found in legumes, vegetables, fruits, cereals, grains, and nuts. There are also two types of dietary fiber—soluble and insoluble—and you need both in your diet because they offer valuable health benefits.
Soluble fiber is soluble in water, which means it swells when wet. Soluble [...]