Archive for July, 2008
Beans, beans the musical fruit…
Whether canned or dried, Beans in any form contain large amounts of fiber. Reduce the amount of gas by soaking them overnight in clean, clear water. Rinse again thoroughly before cooking.
Oat bran added to cereals or eaten as bread is a great source for additional fiber.
Try eating brown rice instead of white. [...]
Read More..>>Fight cancer with fiber
Fiber works with the levels of acids in the intestines changing the way that certain bacteria do the job. The result is increased fermentation. Yes, it may cause gas but it also makes it harder for carcinogens to get in your body. It also plays a role in regulating the levels of [...]
Read More..>>How fiber fights disease
Before we take a look at how fiber can combat cancer, we need to explore the two different types of fiber – insoluble and soluble. Each type works differently to fight disease.
Insoluble fiber comes from a substance that forms in the cell walls of plants. The reason it is called insoluble [...]
Read More..>>Fiber - your friend for life.
If there was one element of our diets that we would ‘wish away’ it might be fiber. Fiber is what is left over after our bodies have squeezed every bit of nutritive value from the foods we eat. Don’t discount fiber, however. It is a very important part of a healthy diet [...]
Read More..>>Watch out for dietary fats.
The problem is that not all fats are created equal and many of us just don’t understand the difference.
Monounsaturated fats such as olive and canola oils and polyunsaturated fats like corn and safflower oils are considered somewhat healthy when taken in moderation.
Saturated fats that we find predominantly in meat, eggs and dairy products are [...]
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