Fiber has many health benefits such as reducing your risk for Type II Diabetes, Heart disease, and colon cancer, and can help lower cholesterol. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t getting enough. Fiber can also aid in weight-loss or maintaining a healthy weight by making you feel fuller (which helps portion control) and slowing digestion (so you won’t be hungry as quickly). Coincidentally, foods high in fiber are often also low in fat. The recommended intake for fiber is 26-35 grams per day, but most of the population averages only about 4-11grams per day.Tips to increase your fiber intake:
1 Choose whole grain breads, pastas and cereals
2 Look for Brown rice sushi instead of white
3 Increase your Vegetable and Fruit intake
4 Use whole-grain flour when baking
5 Sprinkle fiber-rich cereal (such as Fiber One) on Yogurt and fruit