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There are two kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble, and our bodies need both. Soluble fiber is found in foods like fruits and beans. Bran, the outer layer of grain, is a good source of insoluble fiber. Fiber is essential for good colon health. If you frequently experience constipation, it could be that you need to drink a lot more water and include more high-fiber foods in your diet. It is an established fact that fiber plays an important role in disease prevention. Fiber moves food through your colon faster than it would go otherwise, reducing and preventing build-up, blockages, and reabsorption of toxins through the colon walls. One statistic maintains that the average person eating the Standard American Diet (SAD) has 8 pounds of toxic waste buildup caked on their colon walls!!! Decreased transit time is an important factor in preventing diverticulitis, hemerrhoids, and constipation. Fiber also dilutes, binds, and deactivates many carcinogens (cancer-causing substances). Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol. One source recommends 35 grams of fiber daily. Here's a Quik List of what a fiber-rich eating style can do for you:
Some Moderate & High Fiber Foods
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Prevent diverticulitis
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